February 29, 2016 China to axe 1.8 million coal, steel jobs As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce industrial overcapacity.
February 25, 2016 Gold price: Giant sucking sound now coming from the West Chinese bullion imports at 2011 levels mix with record-breaking discounts in India as money pours into physical gold-backed ETFs.
February 24, 2016 Copper prices plummet on China worries, oil collapse The London Metal Exchange’s three-month copper contract fell as much as 1.4%, the most since Feb. 10, to $4,580 a metric ton.
February 23, 2016 BHP: No iron ore supply opportunity for at least a decade The composition of China's economy is changing more quickly than anticipated says world number one mining company.
February 23, 2016 Iron ore price holds $50 despite steel shocker Chinese and global steel output contracts by more than 7%.
February 17, 2016 Wave of deals to shake the global gold industry in 2016 — report Gold miners to keep cutting cost, team up amid unusual market conditions that will continue boosting deals, says BMI Research.
February 16, 2016 China ‘needs to cut output of minerals’ Increased Chinese mineral production is just as much a cause for the slide in prices as the aggressive expansions by western mining companies.
February 15, 2016 Iron ore price surges Strong Chinese iron ore imports spark 5.6% jump in the price and puts iron ore firmly back in a bull market.
February 14, 2016 Lack of Asian buyers may keep a lid on gold price The surge in the gold price last week has not resulted in increased buying of the precious metal by the world's two biggest gold clients: China and India.
February 11, 2016 Gold investment market is getting physical Physical ETF outflows persist, but strong market for coins and bars see overall investment demand jump in 2015 according to World Gold Council.
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