23+ hour, 25+ min ago  (116+ words) Business Day WATCH | Platinum sector drives surge in February mining output Business Day TV speaks to Kirthi Ramdhanee, head of platinum group metals at Afriforesight Rising tensions in the Middle East are fuelling renewed concerns about global supply chains, inflation,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (539+ words) South Africa's mining industry recorded a surge in output in February as tight platinum group metal (PGM) markets and record gold prices fuel optimism in the sector. Mining production during the month was 9. 7% higher than February last year, outperforming economists…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (666+ words) With platinum prices now at their highest levels in two decades, one might reasonably wonder if companies are considering using their hordes of cash to build new mines. But those in the industry warn that uncertainty still clouds the long-term…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (661+ words) Companies & Markets Editor Shares in Valterra Platinum surged as much as 12% on Wednesday as the group exceeded its guidance on production and cost savings, opening the door for a hefty R11. 5bn dividend to shareholders, the 17th consecutive payout. The group, spun off…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (428+ words) Black Rock, the world's largest asset manager, has steadily increased its exposure to miners of platinum group metals (PGMs) in recent weeks as institutional investors feast on the sector's wave of optimism. Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday said the US-based fund manager…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (300+ words) Bengaluru " Gold broke through $5, 200 for the first time on Wednesday, after rising more than 3% on Tuesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concern, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. Spot gold…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (519+ words) Bank of America (Bof A) sharply raised its 2026 platinum price forecast this week as US traders scramble to boost exports ahead of looming tariffs. After recording its strongest annual performance on record in 2025, the price of platinum is now expected to…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (423+ words) Platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome miner Tharisa has added to the growing optimism around platinum's price outlook as world leaders pull back on electric cars and brace for a new round of tariffs. In its first-quarter production update, Tharisa…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (407+ words) Precious metals kick-started the new year on a strong note on Friday, resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025, as geopolitical tensions and hopes of lower interest rates this year kept "safe-haven demand intact. Spot gold climbed 1. 5% "to $4, 378. 75/oz by…...