US sanctions Russia’s richest tycoon, Nornickel boss Potanin The action against Potanin was part of a broader sanctions package the Treasury Department rolled out Thursday. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 8:24 am
Gold extracted from SIM cards can be used to make painkillers Researchers have developed processes for extracting gold from e-waste and using it in drug manufacturing. Staff Writer | December 14, 2022 | 6:06 am
Northam Platinum raises cash part of RB Platinum bid The maximum cash value of the offer now stands at 17 billion rand, up from 10 billion rand. Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 10:11 am
Tharisa raises $32m via bond issue for Zimbabwe mine construction Tharisa had planned to raise $50 million to partly fund the building of its 70%-owned Karo platinum mine in Zimbabwe. Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 6:40 am
Gold objects found in Troy were mass-produced, travelled great distances Gold in objects from Troy, Poliochni and Ur in Mesopotamia have the same geographic origin and were traded over great distances. Staff Writer | December 11, 2022 | 7:41 am
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
