October 1, 2015

China’s astonishing rise in one simple chart

When compared to the US, the world's largest economy for 150 years, China's ascent is even more startling because it took place over such a short time-span.

October 1, 2015

China to execute three over grisly mine murder scams

The murders were eerily similar to those depicted in the 2003 film "Blind Shaft"

October 1, 2015

Fifty killed in a knife attack at a Chinese colliery

Manhunt underway.

September 30, 2015

Iron ore miners have new price competition: Chinese scrap

Domestic scrap prices have fallen below the cost for Chinese coastal mills to produce pig iron.

September 30, 2015

China’s central bank adds to gold reserves

Up 1%.

September 29, 2015

Gold price: Asian bargain hunters are back

Indian and Chinese importers make the most of the summer months to import a total of nearly 500 tonnes.

September 29, 2015

Number crunching: The impact of China’s currency devaluation

Today's infographic looks at the impact this had on global currencies using three different timeframes: 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month.

September 24, 2015

Myanmar’s mining investment and its discontents

Mining is the third largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Myanmar.

September 24, 2015

Caterpillar to axe 10,000 jobs over next three years

It also revised its guidance for 2015 down, saying sales and revenues for the year are now expected to be about $48 billion—$1 billion lower than the previous outlook.

September 23, 2015

BHP Billiton contributed $7.3 billion in payments worldwide, shows first related report

The mining giant acknowledged it used a Singapore marketing hub to minimize its tax expenses, but added it is paying its fair share worldwide.