Manuel speaks out on acid mine drainage
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel has hit out at critics of his stance towards acid mine drainage, saying his detractors are part of a campaign to sow panic.
Anglo ties-up Scaw Metals assets deal
Anglo American has completed the sale of Scaw Metals assets Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to Australian steel manufacturer OneSteel.
Australian floods hit coal exports
Record flooding in Australia's northeast continues to cut coal exports.
BHP linked to new takeover targets
BHP Billiton's acquisition strategy is back in the spotlight as market talk resurfaced that it was looking at a $40bn-plus bid for Anadarko Petroleum.
Russian firm hires ex-Anglo director
Russian steelmaker Severstal has recruited former Anglo American executive Philip Baum to head the $4bn flotation of its gold unit, according to reports.
Copper continues record rally
Copper futures are rallying on the first day of trade of the New Year, extending 2010's 33% gains on expectations of sustainable growth in top metal consumer China.
Eastplats completes equity finance deal
Eastern Platinum has finalised an equity financing process of R2.3bn, issuing 224 million new shares.
Metals set to end year on climax
Commodity markets are set to finish 2010 on a high note, while investors are positioning themselves for further growth on expectations of a continuation of this year's recovery.
Japan devises palladium-like alloy
Japanese researchers have created an alloy with properties similar to palladium, a precious metal used in many high-tech goods, according to a news report.
Silver hits 30-year peak
Spot silver is trading at historical levels, buoyed by a weak dollar and strength in base metals, while gold is holding steady on good physical demand.