Discovery may reduce use of palladium in hydrogen productionA recent discovery may increase the eco-friendliness of the energy-making process that involves using Pd in electrolysis.Staff Writer | December 22, 2023 | 6:06 am
Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — reportPGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could…Colin McClelland | December 15, 2023 | 8:00 am
Palladium price surges 12% as UK sanctions target Russia metalsPalladium is headed for its biggest gain since March 2020.Bloomberg News | December 14, 2023 | 9:44 am
Nornickel raises forecasts for global nickel surplus, palladium deficit in 2023 The company expects a global nickel surplus of more than 250,000 metric tons this year, up from previous estimates of 200,000 tons. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:06 am
Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens. Staff Writer | November 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Implats to restart platinum mine after fatal accident The company said it will resume production at its Rustenburg operations on Thursday. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 10:22 am
Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am
Platinum mine disaster kills 11 workers in South Africa The accident occurred at a mine owned by Impala Platinum Holdings when an elevator, transporting workers to the surface, malfunctioned. Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 7:53 am
Gold nanoparticles create purple smoke Researchers have solved a 400-year-old alchemy puzzle. Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 5:05 am
Anglo consults South Africa on potential platinum, iron job cuts Miner is considering cutting jobs at two units in South Africa because of declining platinum-group metal prices. Bloomberg News | November 24, 2023 | 7:02 am
Your phone vibrates thanks to a platinum-based material A platinum-based actuator material converts energy into movement. Staff Writer | November 24, 2023 | 6:01 am
Sibanye shares plunge on convertible bond sale The stock sank as much as 25% in Johannesburg, wiping out about 15.2 billion rand ($824 million) of its market value. Bloomberg News | November 21, 2023 | 9:49 am