The news was coming in thick and fast as August drew to a close. Metal Bulletin's Deputy Editor Fleur Ritzema highlights some of the key stories from the past week.

Guinea’s mining minister Lamina Fofana has refuted press claims that a $25-million deal signed by members of the government could gift billions of dollars of mining assets to investment company Palladino Capital.

Metal Bulletin has made changes to its pricing methodology for both its spot and quarterly aluminium P1020 cif main Japanese ports (MJP) premiums, following a market consultation.

Guinea’s mining minister Lamina Fofana has refuted press claims that a $25-million deal signed by members of the government could gift billions of dollars of mining assets to investment company Palladino Capital.

Iron ore prices are weakening fast, with offer at $100 per tonne for 63.5% Fe content now failing to find buyers as high inventories and falling Chinese steel prices damage sentiment.

But a looming feedstock shortage has sustained fears of further supply constraints to come in 2018.

Soaring prices and rising demand for metals ensured high spirits in Cape Town last week as delegates gathered for the 2011 Investing in African Mining Indaba

Metals – or commodities generally – are no longer the pariah class, as funds once again dip their toes into the pool, Lord Copper asserts as he looks to the year ahead with cautious optimism.

Metal Bulletin's editor Alex Harrison takes a look back at some of the key stories from the week.

It was a big week for major miners, with BHP Billiton flagging up its demerger plans, and others releasing their financial results. Here, Metal Bulletin Deputy Editor Fleur Ritzema takes a look back at some of the key stories from the week.