Glencore could agree sale of copper mine to Minmetals this week

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp price dislocation between London and New York.

Civil rights groups said at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off the mine in Stilfontein.

Reuters reported that the EU intends to propose a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminum.

Barrick on Tuesday confirmed it had suspended operations in the West African country.