August 7, 2015

China is hiding gold… lots of it

While analysts keep trying to answer the burning question of how much gold China really has, the most recent theory indicates that it's at least 9,500 tonnes.

August 6, 2015

If you’re selling gold, Russia’s buying

China's 600 tonnes in 6 years disappointed, but latest central bank data shows Russia again adding to its hoard as it diversifies away from the US dollar.

August 6, 2015

Massive gold reserves in Greece offer unique opportunity for Eldorado Gold

It's no secret that economic turmoil and extreme uncertainty in Greece pose major threats to the global economy.

August 5, 2015

Iron ore price rally has legs

Wednesday jump brings gains of 28% in less than a month.

August 5, 2015

Byproduct of metal price meltdown is a higher silver price

70% of silver is mined as a byproduct – gold, base metal mine closures and declining capex will push silver market into deficit this year says new report.

August 4, 2015

Copper price: China fears overdone

Chinese manufacturing shocker dropped copper to a six-year low, but new report says weak business sentiment will have limited impact on the real economy.

August 4, 2015

Gold on sale, says the rational investor

The leveraged gold futures derivatives market is knocking down the precious metal, yet in massive contrast, this drop has ignited...

August 3, 2015

Chinese iron ore futures trading hits record high

Recent volatility in the price of iron ore has interested traders of the crucial industrial metal.

August 3, 2015

Investment silver demand draining COMEX vaults

If there are words to characterize the precious metals markets for July, it would be “divergences” and “shortages.”

August 2, 2015

Mining firm faces pollution allegations in Zambia

London-listed Vedanta Mining (LON:VED) will be in court to defend itself against claims by hundreds of Zambian villagers that its copper mining operations polluted a water source and farmland.