Platinum-enabled fuel cell technology supports humanity’s biggest leaps
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully made their way back to Earth following an historic lunar fly‑by. Although the four‑person
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Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor declined in March 2026 to 66.8%
Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) declined in March 2026, averaging 66.8%, down from 68.3% in February 2026. While this remains
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Macro uncertainty and inflationary pressures likely to weigh on tin
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weighing on market sentiment and proving broadly bearish for base metals and
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Frontlines for freedom: Resisting the New Axis
the New Axis that has emerged to seize power in the wake of the United States’ fall from grace as
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Impala: platinum, palladium and rhodium markets in supply deficits in 2026
Trade, policy and geopolitical uncertainty intensified through the first half of the financial year, amplifying broader macroeconomic volatility. Despite these
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Endeavour reports strong operational performance and record financial performance
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q4-2025 and FY-2025. OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Ian
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Glencore reports strong operational performance in 2025
According to Glencore 2025 was a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and
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Alcoa seeks new mining areas in Australia
Alcoa is beginning to research into potential future mining areas in Australia. The company has agreed with the Australian Federal
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South Africa’s 2025 mining production grew by 0.1%, minerals sales up by 7.3%
Overall mining output in South Africa registered a marginal increase of 0.1%, masking divergent trends across commodities. Declines were concentrated
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Anglo American Q4 2025 overview of its operations
Anglo American reports that its copper production was 169,500 tonnes, with higher production at Los Bronces as a result of
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Endeavour Mining achieves full production guidance in 2025
London – During 2025 Endeavour Mining safely achieved its guidance for the twelfth time in thirteen years, generated record free
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Rio Tinto is no longer considering a merger or with Glencore
LONDON – Further to the announcement of 8 January 2026, Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (together, “Rio Tinto”)
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Endeavour Mining achieves full production guidance in 2025
London – During 2025 Endeavour Mining safely achieved its guidance for the twelfth time in thirteen years, generated record free
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Lifecycles of gold mines are being challenged
It is important to note that existing mines age and will be phase out gradually. And absent margin motivations, it
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Breakthrough technologies for low-carbon steelmaking
There is no single solution to low-carbon steelmaking. Expanding production with already available technologies such as natural gas-based DRI and
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World Gold Council: Gold mining output to peak in 2027
Global gold output is likely nearing its peak, with gold mining production gradually plateauing over the next two years, according
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Breakthrough technologies for low-carbon steelmaking
There is no single solution to low-carbon steelmaking. Expanding production with already available technologies such as natural gas-based DRI and
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Climate change and the production of iron and steel
Whether it is future energy and transport systems, protection from the impacts of natural disasters, climate-resilient infrastructure and buildings, or
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Rio Tinto releases statement regarding takeover of Glencore
LONDON – Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited note the announcement by Glencore and confirm that Rio Tinto and
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High-grade titanium feedstock is a hard constraint
The second choke point is at the opposite end of the chain: titanium feedstocks, specifically high-grade forms (natural rutile, synthetic
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The West wakes up to the titanium challenge
By late 2024, Chinese pigment exports were facing headwinds — in particular, multiple countries, including some of its largest titanium
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Endeavour plans exploration expenditure of $540 million over the next 5 years
Endeavour’s 2026 – 2030 Exploration Programme is targeting the discovery of between 12 – 15Moz of mineral resources, at an
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Anglo American and Teck approve merger of equals to form Anglo Teck
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) notes the announcement by Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) on the results of its shareholder vote
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Endeavour targets discovery of 12-15 million ounces of resources
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its exploration outlook for the next five years, which targets the discovery of 12
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Hydro earns global recognition for aluminium recycling innovation
At the Dezeen Awards in London, Hydro wins the “Material innovation of the year” and “Sustainability project of the year”
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Palladium focus: Electric vehicle growth is slowing
EV sales are still rising globally, but the breakneck growth is cooling and, importantly, has slowed in key regions –
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Demand outlook rare earth: the wall of magnets
Multiple independent forecasters see magnet rare earth demand rising steeply into the 2030s: The challenge for the US isn’t just
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Platinum Quarterly examines activity, provides 2025 estimate and 2026 forecast
Metals Focus published Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the third quarter of this year and provides a revised
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Life Cycle Services model for minerals processing
Metso is strengthening its position as the number one service partner from pit to port for the minerals processing industry
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Platinum outpaces gold, silver and broader asset classes in 2025
Platinum has broken out of its post-pandemic trading range to be the top-performing commodity in the first six months of
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