Belgium expands probe into zinc miner Nyrstar

Investors have publicly called on the company’s independent directors to deal with the “misguided policies and missed opportunities” that have hurt their investment.

The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.

The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning nuclear energy industry fuelling demand for the radioactive metal.

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.

No 3: "The return of inflation could revive demand for hedges including commodities, with gold in particular likely to benefit."

Earlier this month, Anglo announced a "radical" restructuring program.

Iron ore back above $40 on Tuesday, but Australia cuts official price forecast for 2016 to 20% below prediction made just three months ago.

The miner raised the death toll from the catastrophic dam burst at a mine in Brazil last month to 17 from 13 and said there are two people still missing.

Will commodities continue to “bump along the bottom” or is a recovery coming by mid-year? The jury is out.