Silver bounces from record fall, gold up
Silver has rebounded from its biggest one-day dollar fall since 1980, while gold also recovered as cheaper prices lured in Asian investors.
Panic selling hits commodities
Investors are scrambling for cover as silver heads for its biggest weekly loss since at least 1983 and oil falls below $100 a barrel.
Malema: Stop mineral exports
The government must stop exporting raw minerals to encourage the establishment of industries to process them locally, ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says.
Namibia’s rights plan for future finds only
Namibia's plan to hand mining and exploration rights to a state-owned firm will only be applied to future mineral discoveries, according to a news report.
Rio Tinto cautious over volatility
Rio Tinto expects global markets to remain fragile in the near term and sees itself in a strong position to weather any turbulence, says its chairperson.
IPO gives Glencore $60bn price tag
Commodities trading house Glencore has priced its long-awaited public offering at between 480 and 580 pence per share, valuing the company at $60bn at the mid-point of the price range.
Glencore seeks to raise up to $12.6bn
Glencore International has set the price range for its London and Hong Kong IPO, seeking to raise as much as $12.6bn including an overallotment option, according to three sources.
Glencore targets $11bn, draws key investors
UPDATED: Glencore has kept a lid on its aspirations for a much-hyped market debut, targeting proceeds of $11bn after securing record commitments from investors led by Abu Dhabi.
Glencore prospectus set to reveal CEO billions
Glencore is to make known how much CEO Ivan Glasenberg, probably South Africa's richest person, and other top managers stand to gain from one of Europe's largest market debuts.
Num, Implats set for showdown over wages
The National Union of Mineworkers is demanding a 14% pay rise for its members at Impala Platinum, more than triple the official inflation rate.