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Platinum

Anglo boss says demerging of assets is not in response to BHP bid
Business
/ 14 May 2024

Anglo boss says demerging of assets is not in response to BHP bid

The demergers of Anglo Platinum and De Beers could lead to mine workers losing jobs, Duncan Wanblad said

By Anathi Madubela
Platinum to Bitcoin: Shifting investment paradigms in South Africa’s economy
Partner Content
/ 20 March 2024

Platinum to Bitcoin: Shifting investment paradigms in South Africa’s economy

As individuals learn how to trade crypto, they are drawn by the promise of high returns, despite the volatility associated with these digital assets

By Partner Content
Although a great acquisition, Royal Bafokeng won’t shield Impala from global headwinds, say experts
Business
/ 29 July 2023

Although a great acquisition, Royal Bafokeng won’t shield Impala from global headwinds, say experts

Platinum mining companies forecast a deficit in demand for the metal over the next few years

By Anathi Madubela
Mining output continues to be bruised by electricity blackouts
Business
/ 14 March 2023

Mining output continues to be bruised by electricity blackouts

Production declined for the 12th consecutive month in January, the
largest negative contributors being platinum group metals and diamonds

By Anathi Madubela
Mining indaba: Ten years after Marikana massacre, Anglo American step into ‘delicate’ wage negotiations
Business
/ 9 May 2022

Mining indaba: Ten years after Marikana massacre, Anglo American step into ‘delicate’ wage negotiations

Platinum, new innovation, wage talks and Ramaphosa. A lot is happening in the mining world

By Anathi Madubela
Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans
Africa
/ 17 March 2022

Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans

Miners of rare metals will score but the soaring oil price will result in various cost-of-living increases

By The Continent
2022: A return to normality or more economic uncertainty?
Business
/ 5 January 2022

2022: A return to normality or more economic uncertainty?

Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track

By Sarah Smit
Impala Platinum re-enters Royal Bafokeng Platinum buyout bid
Business
/ 29 November 2021

Impala Platinum re-enters Royal Bafokeng Platinum buyout bid

The announcement comes just weeks after competitor Northam inked a deal to acquire up to 33.3% of Royal Bafokeng Platinum

By Sarah Smit
Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots
Business
/ 9 November 2021

Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots

The investment company has insulated its shareholders against the resource’s price swings while looking towards a more sustainable future

By Sarah Smit
Platinum records for South African mines
Business
/ 16 May 2021

Platinum records for South African mines

The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future

By Sarah Smit
The battle for 2050 energy dominance: Nuclear industry makes its pitch
Business
/ 14 April 2021

The battle for 2050 energy dominance: Nuclear industry makes its pitch

Nuclear sector says it should be poised to take up more than 50% of the 24GW left vacant by coal

By Tunicia Phillips
South Africa has huge ‘green fuels’ potential. But it needs to act now
Article
/ 14 January 2020

South Africa has huge ‘green fuels’ potential. But it needs to act now

South Africa needs to seriously start thinking about shifting its energy focus. This is for two reasons. The first is that the country’s important exports — coal and platinum — face potential collapse with the imminent shift of global energy markets. A number of factors are driving this. The move away from vehicles powered by […]

By David Richard Walwyn and Rod Crompton
Palladium surge helps to save miners
Article
/ 1 March 2019

Palladium surge helps to save miners

The hike in the price of the sister metal has helped to turn around the fortunes of several local companies

By Lynley Donnelly
The business incubator that focuses on platinum
Article
/ 29 June 2018

The business incubator that focuses on platinum

NGO Award including energy transfer, and education and training activities

By Staff Reporter
Lives in limbo as despair seeps into mining ghost town
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Lives in limbo as despair seeps into mining ghost town

Jobless residents who were dependent on the shuttered Bokoni mine are battling to survive. They have now asked the government to step in

By Lucas Ledwaba
​Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down
Article
/ 8 February 2018

​Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down

The mining sector recorded strong year-on-year growth in 2017, however its weak momentum may wear on South Africa’s GDP

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Palladium could be felled by its own success, experts say
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Palladium could be felled by its own success, experts say

“The price keeps on going up and demand is so great, even car companies are starting to move to platinum”

By Tebogo Tshwane
The future of financial indicators
Article
/ 14 December 2016

The future of financial indicators

Metals, oil, currency, bonds … Which ones should we pay attention to and why?

By Thalia Holmes
Over 6000 rhinos have been killed in Africa in the last decade – and only 25000 remain
Article
/ 12 July 2016

Over 6000 rhinos have been killed in Africa in the last decade – and only 25000 remain

The Kruger National Park is ‘the eye of the storm, accounting for roughly 60% of poaching incidents over the past seven years’, the report said.

By Staff Reporter
Platinum bust batters Rustenburg
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Platinum bust batters Rustenburg

Commodity prices and labour issues have hamstrung the effectiveness of the mining companies’ community investment in the North West town.

By Staff Reporter
Sibanye Gold shakes up the platinum industry
Article
/ 8 October 2015

Sibanye Gold shakes up the platinum industry

Sibanye Gold has been buying into the embattled platinum industry with deals that will see it become a top-three producer.

By Andre Janse Van Vuuren 1
Standard Bank cited in price-fix claim
Article
/ 4 December 2014

Standard Bank cited in price-fix claim

Standard Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and BASF Metals are the four companies accused of manipulating the price of platinum.

By Staff Reporter
Platinum mines push for automation, despite costs
Article
/ 14 October 2014

Platinum mines push for automation, despite costs

Three years of labour upheaval and a political push for safety and better wages have set in motion a drive to mechanise platinum mines.

By Ed Stoddard
Platinum mining a guessing game for investors
Article
/ 8 September 2014

Platinum mining a guessing game for investors

As Anglo disposes of its Rustenberg mines, other companies are betting that the troubled metal will yield dividends further down the line.

By Staff Reporter
Lonmin sells shares to meet BEE deadline
Article
/ 30 July 2014

Lonmin sells shares to meet BEE deadline

The platinum miner will sell shares to the Bapo ba Mogale community in a bid to meet a black ownership target of 26% by 2015.

By Andre Janse and Van Vuuren
SA trade gap halves as vehicle imports slump
Article
/ 30 June 2014

SA trade gap halves as vehicle imports slump

The trade deficit unexpectedly shrunk to R6.5-billion in May as fewer vehicle imports offset the drop in platinum exports.

By Rene Vollgraaff
How long could the mines hold out?
Article
/ 12 June 2014

How long could the mines hold out?

Platinum stockpiles and a market surplus mean the mineworker strike is almost convenient for the mining companies.

By Staff Reporter
Palladium price climbs to fresh three-year highs
Article
/ 10 June 2014

Palladium price climbs to fresh three-year highs

Palladium, a metal that can be used instead of platinum by some manufacturers, has risen to $847 an ounce – its highest price in three years.

By Staff Reporter
Investment funds and jeweller stocks bridge the platinum supply gap
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Investment funds and jeweller stocks bridge the platinum supply gap

A chemicals and precious metals multinational says excess supply means platinum miners are suffering more from the work stoppage than buyers are.

By Staff Reporter
Manufacturing weighed down by strike
Article
/ 2 June 2014

Manufacturing weighed down by strike

The purchasing managers index has dropped to a near five-year low as a four-month long strike in the platinum belt continues.

By Rene Vollgraaff
Platinum industry: Golden goose – or dying duck?
Article
/ 16 May 2014

Platinum industry: Golden goose – or dying duck?

Platinum producers have been overproducing for many years – even as demand has been declining, writes Lisa Steyn.

By Staff Reporter
Palladium prices rise to three-year high on SA strike concerns
Article
/ 14 May 2014

Palladium prices rise to three-year high on SA strike concerns

The metal’s futures for June delivery have risen to $823 an ounce, the highest since August 2011 as a result of concerns about a supply shortage.

By Nicholas Larkin
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