Platinum supply and demand recovered significantly in Q3 2020
According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), platinum supply and demand both recovered significantly in the third quarter of
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Amplats closes its converter plant amid more leaks
Anglo American Platinum has made the pre-emptive decision to close the Anglo Converter Plant (ACP) Phase B unit, following a
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Impala Platinum operations improved by 18%
Gross tonnes milled at Impala Platinum managed operations improved by 18% to 6.13 million tonnes during the quarter ending September
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Zimplats production remains relatively unaffected by pandemic
Zimplats, a member of the Implats group, continues to benefit from uninterrupted operation and remained relatively unaffected by the Covid-19
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Implats has delivered a strong start to FY2021
Impala Platinum Holdings, in its first quarter production report for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020, highlights
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Amplats’ refined PGM declines due to converter shutdown
Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats) refined PGM production owned, for the third quarter 2020 decreased by 14% to 1,020,700 ounces (refined
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Amplats increases its full-year production guidance
Anglo American Platinum, in its PGM Production Report for the third quarter ending 30 September 2020, has reported that total
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Royal Bafokeng Platinum achieves record PGM production
Royal Bafokeng Platinum in its Quarterly Review And Production Report For The Period 1 July To 30 September 2020 says
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Jubilee delivers record production and financial performance
Jubilee Metals Group in its operational update for the first three months of H2 2020 (Q3 2020), says that Q3
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Past week was good for base, precious metals
Gold benefited from a weaker US dollar, with investors looking to hedge against currency debasement and inflation. The other precious
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Supply shortages drive palladium above $2300
The price of palladium has soared on the global commodities markets. It has jumped by more than 25% in January,
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Bakubung Platinum commissioning set for October 2021
Wesizwe Platinum’s Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM) development has been delayed, with the hot commissioning date now set for October 2021.
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Converter plant shutdown reduces global platinum production
Global refined platinum production in Q2’20 fell by 43% (-712 koz) to 954 koz, with South Africa representing the bulk
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Dollar Rally: Platinum crashes 8%, Gold drops 3.5%, Silver plunges 11%
Platinum slumped over 8% yesterday, sliding to its lowest level in more than a month due a stronger dollar as
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PLATINUM: From oversupply to deficit amid lockdowns
The impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continued to unfold through the second quarter of 2020, as government lockdown measures
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Demand for platinum strengthened despite pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the world economy on an unparalleled scale, investment demand for platinum strengthened in Q2
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Impala production rates normalised back to full capacity
The coronavirus pandemic significantly disrupted and impacted business performance during the second half of the financial year and resulted in
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ARM reports 6% increase in headline earnings
The financial year ended 30 June 2020 was challenging, said African Rainbow Minerals Limited, particularly in the second half of
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Northam Platinum realises record revenue and profit
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been a record year for Northam. The group achieved record sales
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Sibanye-Stillwater: Marikana integration has contributed positively
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported operating and financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. The Group delivered solid operating
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Sibanye-Stillwater: from red to green amid strong gold, PGM prices
Sibanye-Stillwater advises in its trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2020, that it expects an approximate 3,780%
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What drives precious metals market?
The current market environment highlights the multi-faceted nature of gold and platinum price behaviour. The ultimate effect of the COVID-19
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Platinum market remains oversupplied in 2020
Platinum price was relatively stable in January-February trading in the tight range of USD900-1,000 per ounce before crashing to USD
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Northam achieves record profit despite production losses
Northam expects to achieve a record operating profit for the year ended 30 June 2020, underpinned by a solid performance
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Platinum Pioneers: taking hydrogen fuel cells to the mainstream
One is a Japanese global brand that has been building vehicles for over 80 years, the other a US start-up
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RB Platinum: Strong performance hampered by COVID-19
As the sudden and unprecedented shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all areas of its business, Royal Bafokeng
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WPIC paints positive outlook for platinum automotive demand
The World Platinum Investment Council says falling vehicle sales clearly have a negative impact on platinum automotive demand. However, recent
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Sylvania ramps up to full capacity at its dump operations
Sylvania’s core business is the retreatment of PGM-bearing chrome tailings. The group has a low-risk profile which is underpinned by
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Amplats receives 80% increase in the rand PGM basket price
Anglo American Platinum has reported that total PGM production (expressed as platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, iridium and ruthenium metal in
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Gold smashes thru $1900/oz barrier amid US-China hullabaloo
Safe-haven gold was nearing a record high yesterday, when it pierced the $1900 per ounce ceiling as geopolitical tensions, low
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