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Platinum

Platinum is a dense, silvery-white precious metal with the chemical symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It belongs to the platinum-group metals (PGMs), which also include palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Platinum is highly resistant to corrosion and heat, making it valuable for industrial applications as well as investment and jewellery. The metal is primarily used in autocatalysts for vehicle emissions control systems, accounting for a significant share of global demand. Other major applications include jewellery manufacturing, particularly in Asia, and industrial uses such as petroleum refining, electronics, medical devices and glass production. Platinum is also traded as a commodity on global markets, with prices influenced by supply constraints, automotive demand, investment flows and broader economic conditions. The metal is rarer than gold and is mined predominantly in South Africa and Russia, with smaller production from Zimbabwe, Canada and the United States. Platinum's dual role as both an industrial metal and a store of value means its price can be volatile, responding to shifts in automotive production, environmental regulation, currency movements and geopolitical risk. Investors access platinum through physical bullion, exchange-traded funds and futures contracts.

Platinum News


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Bokoni platinum group metals project, South Africa
6th November 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

African Rainbow Minerals plans to develop Bokoni as a 180 000-t-a-month underground upper group two operation using conventional stoping supported by mechanised off-reef development.  


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals and chrome project, South Africa – update
6th November 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Dual-listed PGM company Southern Palladium has reported that early works on the project remain subject to permits. 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart
Sibanye-Stillwater reports higher third-quarter earnings
5th November 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Multinational metals and mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has reported a quarterly improvement in operating performance across its South African platinum group metals (PGM) and gold operations.... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Ivanhoe records profitable third quarter, boosted by record revenue at Kamoa-Kakula
5th November 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has a recorded a profit after tax of $45-million for the third quarter, compared with a profit of $31-million reported for third quarter of 2025 and a profit of $46-million... 


Largo reports successful product diversification
Largo reports successful product diversification
2nd November 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX- and Nasdaq-listed vanadium and ilmenite producer Largo has, during the quarter ended September 30, successfully diversified its product mix with the start of production of copper, gold,... 


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On-The-Air (30/10/2026)
30th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Inflation impacts, new futures contracts and Southern Palladium  


Inflation impacts, new futures contracts, Southern Palladium make headlines
Inflation impacts, new futures contracts, Southern Palladium make headlines
30th October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the impact of September inflation on South African mining; platinum and palladium being among four precious metals included in new futures contracts... 


Platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty mobility.
Platinum-catalysed hydrogen mobility receiving strong backing, says WPIC
30th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Industry leaders have combined forces to assert their commitment to hydrogen mobility solutions for heavy-duty transport in Europe, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports. This... 


Powering Africa’s Next Phase of Growth - Continent’s power systems must be built for industry, not only for access
Powering Africa’s Next Phase of Growth - Continent’s power systems must be built for industry, not only for access
30th October 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Africa’s electricity systems must be planned around industrialisation, and not only household access, if the continent is to turn its mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and young population... 


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Cementation Africa leads continent’s underground mining future
30th October 2026

As demand for critical minerals accelerates and mining companies pursue deeper, more technically challenging ore bodies, specialist underground contracting expertise has become one of the... 


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Innomotics: Combining 150 Years of Experience with a Startup Mindset
30th October 2026

Although Innomotics is a young company, its technology and expertise are built on more than 150 years of industrial experience. The business became independent through a carve-out announced in 2022... 


Integrated Pump Technology
Integrated Pump Technology delivers engineered dewatering solutions for Africa’s evolving mining sector
30th October 2026

As mining operations across Africa become larger, deeper and more technically demanding, premium pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology believes effective dewatering has evolved from a routine... 


Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Johannesburg Partner and Director Tycho Moencks
Critical mineral security must become a boardroom priority, says BCG
30th October 2026

Critical mineral supply risks are increasing as demand grows, geopolitical tensions intensify and supply chains remain concentrated in a handful of countries, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)... 


South African rand slips as weaker gold and platinum add pressure
29th October 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand weakened on Thursday, pressured by falling gold and platinum prices after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, while faster producer inflation added to concerns... 


mpala Platinum Rustenburg 16 Shaft.
Customers reaffirm increased 2027 demand for Implats’ products
29th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Annual contractual negotiations with core customers has reaffirmed increased 2027 demand for the sustainable and responsible supply of all the precious and base metal products of Implats, CEO Nico... 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne
Northam draws strong interest in strategic deal process
29th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed platinum group metals miner Northam Platinum has received significant interest from South African and multinational companies in a strategic process to explore potential transactions... 


The project covers 5 280 ha.
Cash on hand for study plus early mine preparations, Southern Palladium reports
28th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Combined cash and term deposits support the continued advancement of the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGMs) project through the definitive feasibility study (DFS) phase and taking in... 


Redpath Africa Limited advances underground development at Mogalakwena Sandsloot
Redpath Africa Limited advances underground development at Mogalakwena Sandsloot
26th October 2026

Underground development at the Mogalakwena Sandsloot project in Limpopo is advancing thanks to Redpath Africa Limited, which is demonstrating its expertise in complex lateral development while... 


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Specialist contractors critical to successful underground mining operations
23rd October 2026

As underground mining projects become deeper and more technically complex, specialist contractors are playing an increasingly important role, notes mining consultant Cementation Africa. The company... 


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Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa – update
23rd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Tharisa Minerals has agreed to sell 50% of platinum group metals concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum. 


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