Russian metals producers want Putin to ease taxes amid war Mining and metals companies want the tax system to return to how it was before changes made last year that effectively raised levies. Bloomberg News | April 20, 2022 | 8:01 am
Top 50 mining companies power through covid adding $1 trillion in value Buoyant lithium, copper and gold prices lift value of top 50 mining stocks $1 trillion above covid lows – Russian miners prove resilient. Frik Els | April 18, 2022 | 10:15 am
South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 2:05 pm
South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners Negotiations started with Anglo American Platinum last week and more talks are planned. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 10:24 am
Russia-Ukraine war could trigger global recession, warns former Vale director The short-term scenario is good for commodities, but in the medium term, a correction will be necessary, said Jose Carlos Martins. Bruno Venditti | April 12, 2022 | 9:49 am
Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination The resource-rich state replaced Nevada as most attractive region for mining investment in 2021, says the Fraser Institute. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2022 | 10:52 am
Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022 Extreme volatility on metal and mining markets continued into 2022 amid historically low stockpiles of metal on global exchanges, but for most […] Frik Els | April 8, 2022 | 1:46 pm
London market blocks newly refined Russian platinum and palladium The decision comes a month after a similar industry group, the London Bullion Market Association, suspended the accreditation of Russian refiners. Reuters | April 8, 2022 | 9:23 am
Amplats CEO says carmakers looking for palladium after Russia sanctions Palladium users with no existing contracts with the company have contacted it about potential alternative sources of the metal. Reuters | April 6, 2022 | 7:31 am