Platinum giant wants in on batteries to ease electric car threat Anglo American Platinum wants to develop a lithium battery that uses platinum group metals instead of cobalt and nickel. Bloomberg News | August 13, 2019 | 10:59 am
AMCU union disappointed by Lonmin wage offer The AMCU demanded a monthly basic wage of 17,000 rand ($1,145), a raise of about 48%. Reuters | August 13, 2019 | 9:06 am
Sibanye-Stillwater flags improved operating performance Consistent performance from platinum group metal operations helped to offset disruption at the group's gold mines. Reuters | August 8, 2019 | 9:09 am
South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2019 | 9:44 am
Zimbabwe to replace empowerment law — finance minister Foreign investors can now take majority stakes in the platinum and diamond sectors. Reuters | August 1, 2019 | 9:29 am
Gold investors up the ante before critical Fed decision on rates Holdings in exchange-traded funds backed by bullion extended gains to the highest since April 2013. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2019 | 9:34 am
Base metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the globe As the global demand for base metals grows, the mining industry is on the hunt for new deposits that can be developed into operating mines. Northern Miner Staff | July 29, 2019 | 11:22 am
Billionaire Anil Agarwal sells Anglo stake Volcan was Anglo American's biggest shareholder, with a nearly 20% stake. Reuters | July 25, 2019 | 9:47 am
Amplats earnings jump, warns against unsustainable wage hikes The majority union in the platinum sector has demanded a hike of $1,145 per month, or around 48%. Reuters | July 22, 2019 | 11:56 am
