Articles Tagged "output"

Aquarius Platinum swinged to Q3 profit

Aquarius Platinum Ltd., the world’s fourth-biggest producer of platinum, reported on Tuesday it swung to a net profit in its third quarter to end-March as higher precious metal prices and a weaker rand outweighed lower output. For full story, click here

Impala Cuts Spending and Output Plans After Price decline

Impala Platinum reduced spending on new projects and company’s output targets after the price of the metal fell from a record last year. Chief Executive Officer David Brown said: Impala will produce 2.1 million ounces of platinum in 2012, 8.7 percent less than previously planned. For more information, click here

Platinum’s future eludes analysts

Platinum showed extreme volatility in 2008, rising to an all-time high of $2,290 an ounce in March on the back of a power shortage in major producer South Africa, before falling to a five-year low of $732.50 in October.

Falls expected in platinum

Norilsk Nickel  says nickel, platinum and palladium output to fall this year from previously planned levels. Plans to cut copper output next year only, while further falls expected in platinum and palladium. For full story, click here

Greenback’s gain triggers precious metals sell-off

The sharp retreat of the stock market, combined with a higher US dollar has triggered a broad sell-off in the precious metals. Spot platinum slipped to a session low of $794.50 an ounce, down 8.8 per cent from $871.50 an ounce late on Friday.