Why the platinum market is in deficit
In commodities markets, a market in deficit is one where there is insufficient supply of a commodity to satisfy demand.
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Free Market Foundation: Eskom is still broken
While we may have enjoyed a relative break from the worst of loadshedding, we must not grow complacent. The causes
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Vanadium production and supply gaps
Vanadium is primarily extracted as a byproduct from mining titaniferous magnetite ores, where it is recovered during steel production. There
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Low carbon technology: Scientists smelt tin with hydrogen
Freiberg University in Germany has pioneered a new low carbon technology for smelting tin. The researchers used a ‘direct reduction’
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NeoSmelt Pilot Electric Smelting Facility targets low-carbon steel
The NeoSmelt pilot plant is intended to test and optimise production of iron from the electric smelting furnace (ESF), a
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Vietnam ends 13-year gold monopoly to fight price speculations and smuggling
Vietnam’s government has announced plans to liberalize the country’s gold bullion market. Vietnam’s General Secretary, To Lam, called for a
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Are silver and platinum the metals to watch?
As it remains a critical monetary asset in global financial markets, Gold continues to receive considerable attention. Though, all the
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Outlook for the green metals sector in Africa
The dependency of clean technologies on green metals indicates that demand for these resources will increase significantly in the medium
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Anglo American completes demerger of Anglo American Platinum
Anglo American plc announces that it has completed the demerger of c.51% of the Company’s interest in the platinum group
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Ramping up critical mineral production in the US, titanium prioritized
In 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded IperionX US$47.1 million in funding to develop a fully-integrated domestic mineral-to-metal titanium supply
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ENDEAVOUR reports FY-2025 guidance on track
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q1-2025, with highlights provided below. OPERATING SUMMARY Ian
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Platinum’s discount to gold is driving platinum jewellery demand growth
Demand for platinum jewellery got off to a strong start in the first quarter of 2025, increasing 9% year-on-year. For
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South Africa needs sound mining industry to thrive
Pretoria, 21 May 2025. The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) notes the tabling of the third iteration of the 2025
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New water-based tin batteries show promise
A new water-based tin battery technology is emerging as a simple but effective approach to storing energy. Technically known as
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China halts rare earth exports, Australia may fill the gap
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, has pledged to invest A$1.2bn in a strategic reserve for critical minerals if he wins
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ENDEAVOUR REPORTS FY-2025 guidance on track
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q1-2025, with highlights provided below. OPERATING SUMMARY Ian
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Sibanye Stillwater: Guidance for 2025 unchanged apart from SA gold operations
Operating guidance for the 2025 year is unchanged apart from the SA gold operations (lower production and higher AISC, no
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The global demand for titanium dioxide
The global titanium dioxide market is forecast to be worth more than US$33 billion by 2030, fuelled by global industrial and GDP
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Newmont promotes Natascha Viljoen to President and COO
DENVER – Newmont Corporation has announced that Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to
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Unlocking tin through e-waste recycling
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with 62 billion kilograms generated in 2022 according to the Global
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Green Metals play crucial role in clean energy technologies
Green metals play a crucial role in the development of clean energy technologies, including solar panels, electric vehicles and electricity
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Anglo American reports strong start in copper and iron ore in Q1
Anglo American Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 can be summarised as follows: Duncan Wanblad, Chief
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Global March 2025 crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 166.1
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Limited impact on mineral commodities from tariffs in Q1
The global economy started the year positively with continued commodity demand growth and inflation seen to be easing or stabilising
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Saudi Arabia’s mining strategy involves downstream processing and manufacturing industries
Saudi Arabia’s strategy involves not only mining its mineral reserves, but also developing downstream processing and manufacturing industries. This includes
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Saudi Arabia has trillions of dollars of untapped mineral resources
World’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, is planning to become a global mining player, by tapping into the country’s estimated
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BARRICK: One of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects
Islamabad: Barrick Gold Corporation – The Reko Diq Joint Venture have approved the project’s updated Feasibility Study and conditionally approved
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Namibia: The discovery of 20 billion barrels of oil
Namibia is one of the world’s most significant oil frontiers, with estimated offshore reserves of 20 billion barrels and a
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Future-Focused Barrick sets sights on 30% production growth by 2030
Toronto – Having laid the foundation to build the world’s most valued gold and copper company, Barrick Gold Corporation is
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South Africa’s imports over 60% of its required petroleum products
South Africa’s fuel industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the country currently importing over 60% of
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