Copper hits fresh high
Copper has risen to a record high of $9,437.50 per tonne, fuelled by a supply-bottleneck in Chile.
China’s rare earths cut raises trade concerns
China has raised fresh international trade concerns after slashing export quotas on rare earths minerals, risking action from the USA at the World Trade Organisation.
Majali’s family appoints own pathologist
THE death of controversial businessman Sandile Majali was "highly unlikely" to have been a suicide, says his lawyer.
Tata Steel mulls Riversdale counter bid
Tata Steel, the largest shareholder in Riversdale, is yet to decide whether it will counter Rio Tinto's $3.9bn offer for the Africa-focused miner.
Major backer opts out of Sallies
The controlling shareholder of Sallies has agreed to sell its stake in the fluorspar miner to a minority backer, according to a company statement.
Police wait for medication tests in Majali case
Police are waiting for tests to be conducted on medication found in the hotel room where the body of controversial businessman Sandi Majali has been found, says a spokesperson.
Majali found dead in hotel room – report
BUSINESS mogul Sandile Majali has been found dead at the Sandton Quatermain Hotel, reports Moneyweb.
All that glistens isn’t gold
Humble silver, copper and some other commodities kicked dust in the eyes of the gold bulls in 2010.
Ivory Coast, Loulo hit Randgold output
Randgold Resources says its fourth-quarter production will be negatively hit by the impact of the political tension in Ivory Coast and a below-target contribution from its Loulo project in Mali.