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Copper, iron ore prices hold up despite China trade shock

Overall Chinese imports plummeted 16% in April as coal enters free-fall, but iron ore's decline was modest and copper shipments jumped 5%.

Frik Els | May 8, 2015 | 1:33 pm

BSGR ordered to hand over Simandou-related documents to UK anti-corruption body

The UK High Court ruling is the latest setback BSG Resources, which is fighting on multiple legal fronts over the alleged corruption case.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2015 | 7:00 am

Archaeologists find silver, gold pirate treasure in Madagascar

According to the team of explorers, the silver treasure found belonged to the infamous 17th-century Scottish pirate William Kidd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2015 | 4:05 am

Glencore boss blames iron ore top miners for share price fall

The company's shares have lost over 40% of their value since it first listed in 2011 on the London Stock Exchange.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2015 | 7:45 am

ArcelorMittal cuts profit expectations for 2015 amid steel glut

The company now expects earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, which is a more closely watched metric than net income in the steel industry, to be between $6bn and $7bn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2015 | 5:29 am

Capacity development critical to sustaining economic growth in Africa

Prices of commodities are expected to remain high and to be a key driver of African growth over the next few years

acbf | May 7, 2015 | 3:16 am

Lower gold prices hurt Randgold first quarter profit

The Africa-focused gold producer saw its first-quarter profit fall16% due mainly to lower bullion prices and reduced production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2015 | 3:00 am

Iron ore price blasts past $60

Steelmaking raw material now up 28.7% from decade lows hit last month.

Frik Els | May 6, 2015 | 10:24 am

South32 gets going after BHP investors strong support, sees M&A opportunities

BHP Billiton shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the South32 demerger, a spin off that creates Australia’s third-largest mining company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2015 | 3:45 am

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