Indian state firm targets SA resources
India’s state-owned MMTC is setting up shop in South Africa, with its sights firmly on securing coal and other commodities for the country’s resource-hungry economy.
Mine deaths tally shows big drop
Mine deaths in 2010 fell by nearly a quarter compared with the previous year, but the fatality rates are still high compared to industrialised countries.
Draining flooded mines to take weeks
Australia's flood-stricken coal industry is facing lengthy disruptions, with one miner saying it may take weeks to drain its pits of water.
Japan anxious over rare earth supplies
Japan's Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata will visit China as soon as possible to talk to officials there to secure supply of rare earth minerals.
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.
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.
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.
Anglo secures Minas-Rio port costs deal
Anglo American has concluded long-term port tariff arrangements for its Minas-Rio iron ore project in Brazil and obtained clarity about the port's capital funding.
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.