Sibanye strike: Mantashe’s tyrany, irrationality or pure incompetence?
Gwede Mantashe’s unlawful attempt at coercion fails the test of the Rule of Law.In purported compliance with section 47 of
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Glencore reaches coordinated resolutions with US, UK and Brazilian authorities
Glencore has resolved the previously disclosed investigations by authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil into past
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Platinum surplus due to residual pandemic effects and Ukraine war
Total platinum demand fell 10% (-168 koz) quarter-on-quarter in Q1’22, with strong automotive demand offset by an expected decline in
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South Africa’s mine production value exceeds R1 trillion for the first time
Johannesburg – South Africa’s mineral production achieved record values in 2021, exceeding R1 trillion for the first time, buoyed by
Read moreSibanye-Stillwater: US PGM and recycling operations
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that its US PGM operations remained constrained by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) section 103(k)
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Multiple loss-of-life incident at Kusasalethu gold mine
Johannesburg – Harmony Gold Mining Company has reported that four of its employees have tragically lost their lives following an
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Government wants ban on scrap metal export to save railways, Eskom
South Africa’s Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has called for the export of scrap metal to be banned. This would
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Azovstal no longer produces steel, nests last Mariupol resistance
Mariupol’s Azovstal Iron and Steel Works has always played a dominant role in the port city’s economy but it became
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Ukraine’s economy to shrink by almost half this year due to war
The World Bank forecasts Russia’s invasion will cause more economic damage across eastern Europe and parts of Asia than the
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President Biden bans the import of Russian oil
President Biden has signed an Executive Order (E.O.) to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal
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RePowerEU plan to cut Europe’s energy dependency on Russian gas
Ambitious European net zero targets, cutting dependency on Russian fossil fuel, regulatory change and growing investor confidence will unlock 42
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New sanctions on ‘barbaric’ Russia include a ban on importing coal
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen new sanctions on Russia – including a ban on importing coal, vodka and
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Is Putin’s war the fossil war?
Burning oil, gas and coal is causing warming and impacts we need to adapt to. And Russia sells these resources
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Rio Tinto spent $13.3 billion of taxes and royalties in 2021
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has released its 2021 tax contribution report, which details $13.3 billion of global taxes and
Read moreFerroflame LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants
Metso Outotec is launching the innovative Ferroflame LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants to enable pellet plant operators to
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SA manufacturing grew by 6.62% in 2021 against 12.3% contraction in 2020
JOHANNESBURG – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa last week, show that the South African economy
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Economic reform is critical for economy’s sustainable growth path
Johannesburg – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa today, show that the South African economy grew
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Glencore’s highlights its metals and minerals marketing activities
Commodity markets generally performed well throughout the year, bolstered by a widespread economic recovery, following the pandemic’s severe economic impacts
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Anglo SA operations partners with EDF for 100% renewable energy supply
Anglo American has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy, to work together
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EU to ban imports of steel products from Russia worth billions
BRUSSELS – The European Union has imposed a new volley of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including
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Tin largest drop in its 3-month price history
Tin experienced its largest ever drop in its 3-month price history, falling more than 20% at one point in after-hours
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Metal manufacturing grows by 6.62% on 12.3% contraction in 2020
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa today, show that the South African economy grew by 1.2%
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Should you stock metal commodities or it’s too late?
Demand for mined commodities exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Despite macro-economic headwinds over the next few years, growth seems assured
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Gold, palladium, oil shoot up whilst Russia’s economy crippled
Unprovoked Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered its second week and it is no surprise that traders are looking for
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PUTIN’s WAR: the global risks to commodities
The geopolitical tensions caused by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine have had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets.
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Sibanye-Stillwater’s response to Appian Capital public statements
Sibanye-Stillwater released a strongly worded statement in response to the media campaign launched by Appian Capital. Appian is making noise
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As Russia invades, some commodities will benefit more than others
Additionally to oil, Russia is also a key supplier of several strategic commodities, all of which should benefit from heightened
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Glencore cooperates extensively to resolve investigations against company
As previously disclosed, Glencore is subject to a number of investigations by regulatory and enforcement authorities including the U.S. Department
Read moreGlencore reflects on rising demand for its metals and energy products
In spite of the ongoing challenges of Covid-19, 2021 was an extraordinary year for Glencore, said Gary Nagle, Glencore’s Chief
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Is inflation bad for miners, smelters, and refiners?
Cost inflation was a global phenomenon in 2021, and for the second year in a row will continue to affect
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