Resources give JSE New Year fillip
The JSE was up more than 2% as stronger commodity prices drove the resources sector higher, although trade was thin.
Eastplats finalises $100m debt facility
Eastern Platinum says it has finalised a $100m debt facility for the funding of its Mareesburg Project.
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.
Gold rises in line with euro recovery
Gold is rallying and boosted by a rise in the euro against the dollar, after the price hit its lowest in nearly six months last week in a flurry of year-end speculative selling.
Jim Rogers says bearish on gold
The euro may rebound in the near-term despite the problems affecting continental Europe, as investors are overly bearish on the currency, says investor Jim Rogers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.