Base metals drifted down in early trading on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday, with little in the way of price-positive news to lift the market following a weak close on Wednesday

Multiple platforms and revenue streams are going to be key for media industry players hoping to survive and thrive in the fast-changing digital landscape, top media executives said here Wednesday.

MySpace on Wednesday began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.

Microsoft’s new Internet search engine Bing slightly increased its share of the US search market in February, the ninth straight month of modest gains, online tracking firm comScore said Wednesday.

Discovery Metals’ assets increased by more than half in the second half of 2009 to A$49.1 million ($45 million), the company said on Wednesday

UK scrap prices marched upwards on Wednesday in a supply-driven rally that has seen increases of over 20% since the start of the year

Cadmium prices soared on Wednesday after a flurry of business was booked in the first half of the week above 200 cents per lb for both grades of the minor metal

Silicon prices rose on Wednesday to their highest level since February last year, with offers for 441 grade material with 99% silicon now above €2,000 per tonne, market participants said

Copper traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) went up on Wednesday after February copper imports reflected improved demand.

Wogen has appointed a new business development director for China and some CIS countries, it said on Wednesday