Nornickel makes Asia pivot as metals price drop hits H1 profits Net profit dropped from $5.1 billion to $1.1 billion in the first six months of the year. Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:25 am
Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 5:40 am
Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention. Staff Writer | July 26, 2023 | 6:06 am
Amplats expects operational improvement after tough first half The company has maintained its production guidance for 2023 despite a 13% decline in refined output in the first half. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel’s old mining equipment For 2023, the company is on track to reach its 2023 production forecast. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:57 am
Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices. Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list. Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm
Impala wins RBPlat bid battle as Northam sells stake The company has won a protracted battle for control of miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum after bid rival Northam Platinum sold its stake. Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 7:35 am
Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 1:38 pm
