Top Companies Nornickel says nickel output flat year-on-year in first quarter Production of palladium was down 18%, copper was down 10% and platinum by 24%. April 27, 2026
Intelligence Africa mining sector at centre of disinformation campaigns: Report AI-powered intelligence platform Refute uncovers bot networks shaping mining narratives as geopolitical tensions intensify across Africa. April 27, 2026
Suppliers & Equipment Ivanhoe says Platreef expansion on track for next year The expansion would increase the mine's production to over 450,000 oz. of PGMs and gold. April 23, 2026 - 9:37 am
Top Companies Russia weighs windfall levy on mining companies amid Ukraine war spending Potential targets include mining firms like top gold producer Polyus and nickel and copper giant Norilsk, as well as closely held banks. April 22, 2026 - 3:54 am
Markets Nornickel says higher prices offset increased costs, delivery times from Iran war The company has stopped using the Suez Canal and is routing cargoes around Africa. April 17, 2026 - 8:23 am
Battery Metals Nornickel seeks new market for palladium in EVs with catalyst for lithium‑sulphur batteries Li‑S batteries in theory offer higher energy density as well as significantly lower cost and weight than lithium-ion batteries. April 14, 2026 - 12:53 pm
Critical Minerals Chalice taps Cutifani’s firm for WA palladium push Mark Cutifani’s Odin Partnership signs on as a strategic advisor to Chalice’s Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project. April 13, 2026 - 5:13 am
Critical Minerals Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026 The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks shrug off global turmoil, hitting a combined $2.4 trillion value in Q1, but the tide did not lift all boats. April 4, 2026 - 4:57 pm
Suppliers & Equipment PH7 Technologies targets tough ores with cleaner, closed-loop processing Company is expanding its operating facility to scale the recovery of platinum group metals and strengthen regional supply chains. April 3, 2026 - 9:25 am
Regulatory Issues Sibanye lawyer shot dead in suspected targeted hit Murder of the company's lawyer highlights labour tensions and raises concerns over safety in South Africa’s mining sector. March 25, 2026 - 3:52 am
