platinum prices

Platinum is taking a very serious, and likely long overdue, breather this Tuesday. Reuters has reported that the highly troubled mine under Lonmin in South Africa is going to have its workers return...
South African authorities said that 34 “protesters” at a platinum mine were killed after police opened fire on the striking workers. The mine is owned by London-listed Lonmin PLC, the world’s...
One of the great marketing rules of all time comes from the shaving business: give away the razor; charge a lot for the blades. Gillette, now part of Proctor & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG), showed the way,...
Today’s look at the commodities markets examines a new report from the World Gold Council and reports on another downturn on agricultural products.The World Gold Council has published a new report...
Time now for our daily look at commodity prices and news. While a new plan from the European Union might seem to belong more properly in our Alternative Energy Daily, it’s being noted here for its...