Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55 billion mining sector “The procurement mafia mobilizes the community for their own devices," said Paul Dunne, chief executive officer of Northam Platinum Holdings Bloomberg News | December 9, 2022 | 6:50 am
Ring of Fire Metals and Webequie First Nation sign MOU on Ontario nickel project development The Eagle’s Nest project has been billed as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since Voisey’s Bay in Labrador. Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 11:15 am
European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days. Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 8:18 am
Precious metals no longer needed in reactions to produce hydrogen fuel – study Researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:06 am
Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages operations Royal Bafokeng Platinum said competing offers from Impala Platinum and Northam Platinum have created uncertainty. Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 7:50 am
Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2022 | 3:51 am
Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration and production of critical minerals in South Africa. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 27, 2022 | 7:03 am
Birthplace of gold-rich stars finally revealed Researchers have revealed the birthplace of stars with an abundance of gold and platinum. Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:10 am