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65 Platinum Miners Awaiting Rescue

Melissa West — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:10:27 +0000

The Street reported 65 miners are trapped and waiting to be rescued at platinum mine in Zimbabwe.

Precious Metals: Spot Platinum Inches Up

Melissa West — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:09:43 +0000

Reuters reported on precious metals trading on Friday.

South Africa Mining Production Falls

Melissa West — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:07:29 +0000

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

Melissa West — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:30 +0000

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.

Unions Clash At Implats Mine

Melissa West — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:53:40 +0000

Reuters reported Impala Platinum (JSE:IMP) has said rival unions have clashed at its mine in South Africa.

Anglo View On Platinum Sector Problems

Melissa West — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:51:29 +0000

Reuters reported a case study on Anglo American (LSE:AAL) showing problems facing the platinum sector.

Implats Names Terrence Goodlace CEO in-Waiting

Melissa West — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:07 +0000

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

Melissa West — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:37:19 +0000

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?

Melissa West — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:13 +0000

Reuters reported on a growing trend for platinum jewelry among young consumers in India.

Platinex Results From 2012 Property

Melissa West — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:28:27 +0000

Platinex Inc. (TSXV:PTX) announced initial results from the latest drill program to test anomalies.