August 13, 2015 Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.
August 13, 2015 Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.
August 13, 2015 Global gold demand hits six-year-low as China, India buy less Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.
August 12, 2015 Iron ore price rally safe from yuan devaluation High cost domestic Chinese iron ore mines will stay shut, boosting already surging imports.
August 12, 2015 Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.
August 12, 2015 Japan’s comeback to nuclear power good news for Australia Japan has been a long-standing market for Australian uranium exports, providing around one-third of their total uranium supply, valued at around $250 million.
August 12, 2015 Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.
August 11, 2015 Chinese fears send gold price to 3-week high "Gold's best moment this year came when we saw various FX swings, lots of central banks cutting interest rates or intervening in their monetary policy."
August 11, 2015 Dr Copper making way too much of China devaluation Bellwether copper price falls to fresh six-year low after China devalues currency, but new report says market reaction is a knee-jerk one.
August 11, 2015 China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.
Striking workers disrupt access to Chile’s Escondida, Zaldivar copper mines The workers, who have been on strike since the beginning of the month, have launched intermittent blocks in the La Negra industrial sector. January 23, 2026 | 01:33 pm
