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NUM Opposes Sibanye-Stillwater Restructuring Amid 1 114 Potential Job Losses at Kwezi Shaft

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is opposing Sibanye-Stillwater’s proposed restructuring of its Kwezi shaft…

Zimbabwe Records Strongest Mineral Export Growth in First Half of 2026
Zimbabwe Records Strongest Mineral Export Growth in First Half of 2026

Higher global demand and increased domestic processing drive export revenues to a record level Zimbabwe’s…

Palladium Demand Set to Grow Beyond Cars, Industry Told
Palladium Demand Set to Grow Beyond Cars, Industry Told

Global mining giant Nornickel says demand for palladium could grow significantly in the coming years…

South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a major economic jolt as the United States, under…

Russian Giant Nornickel Unveils Plan to Reshape Africa’s PGM Market

Nornickel (Norilsk Nickel), the world’s largest palladium producer, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to expand the metal’s role in high-tech industries, particularly in the fields of energy, electronics, and green technology, at the 8th annual PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg. The event, held on 3 April 2025 and chaired by industry veteran Bernard Swanepoel, brought together leading platinum group metal (PGM) producers, end-users, and policymakers to discuss critical sector challenges, including evolving demand amid the global energy transition. South African…

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