Precious Metals: Spot Platinum Inches Up
Reuters reported on precious metals trading on Friday.
Archive for 2012
South Africa Mining Production Falls
Bloomberg reported South Africa’s economic growth in the first quarter will probably be slower than forecast after weak mining and manufacturing production, and retail sales data, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said.
Miner Shot at Impala Platinum
Bloomberg reported the National Union of Mineworkers asked its members at Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (JSE:IMP)’s Rustenburg operations in South Africa to “defend themselves” after a worker was shot yesterday morning during conflict between two rival unions.
Mustang Minerals Drilling Update
Mustang Minerals Corp, (TSXV:MUM,FWB:NJF) announced an update on its drilling activities at the Mayville Property in southeast Manitoba.
Unions Clash At Implats Mine
Reuters reported Impala Platinum (JSE:IMP) has said rival unions have clashed at its mine in South Africa.
Anglo View On Platinum Sector Problems
Reuters reported a case study on Anglo American (LSE:AAL) showing problems facing the platinum sector.
Implats Names Terrence Goodlace CEO in-Waiting
Reuters reported Impala Platinum (JSE:IMP) is priming for Terrence Goodlace to take the reigns on July 1 of this year.
Japan Targeting Platinum, Palladium in Trades
Reuters reported trading houses in Japan are targeting platinum and palladium on the expectation there will be shortages later this decade on increased demand for vehicles.
Is Platinum Jewelry Replacing Gold in India?
Reuters reported on a growing trend for platinum jewelry among young consumers in India.
Platinex Results From 2012 Property
Platinex Inc. (TSXV:PTX) announced initial results from the latest drill program to test anomalies.
