French nuclear plants need more safety
France's 58 nuclear reactors are safe, but safety systems must be improved quickly to prepare for extreme situations, says the French nuclear safety authority.
Eastplats finalises $100m debt facility
Eastern Platinum says it has finalised a $100m debt facility for the funding of its Mareesburg Project.
Anglo, Codelco tension grows in Sur row
Anglo American says it is not obliged to sell Codelco anything as the Chilean state-owned miner exercises a right to buy 49% in Los Bronces copper mine and other properties.
First Quantum says workers on strike in Zambia
Workers at the Zambian unit of Canada's First Quantum Minerals have gone on strike for a 100% pay rise, bringing production to a halt at the country's largest copper mine.
Copper at 3-week high on fund flows, China data
Copper has hit a three-week high, lifted by fund allocations at the start of the year and by an expansion in China's manufacturing activity.
Copper heads for first drop in three years
COPPER is headed for its first annual drop in three years due to worries that demand growth for the industrial metal may falter.
Iron ore prices set for 20% decline in 2011
Iron ore prices in China, the world's biggest market, are headed for a 20% decline this year, and few analysts see them recovering soon.
Gold heads into 2012 with final quarter loss
Spot gold is ending 2011 on a weak note after 10 straight annual gains, heading for its first quarter of losses in more than three years.
Gold One completes Jintu deal
Gold One International says the AUS$150 million subscription by Chinese investors has been completed - as planned before the year end.
Anglo finds fighting weight
BEST OF 2011: After a period of divestment, Anglo American is in fine fettle to compete against its diversified mining rivals. First published 24 January.