October 6, 2014 Iron ore war: BHP to be cheapest supplier, Glencore says it’ll hurt Africa While BHP gets ready to further expand iron ore output, Glencore's Glasenberg warns the move will make investing in African iron ore a less appealing prospect.
October 6, 2014 India poised to overtake China as world’s largest coal consumer The country continues to battle chronic power shortages that are crippling its growth.
October 3, 2014 Ship laden with Arctic nickel on historic Northwest Passage voyage The polar class vessel is loaded with a cargo of nickel concentrate from Nunavik’s Deception Bay destined for the port of Bayuquan, northern China.
October 3, 2014 Greenspan sings gold’s praises as China aims for 8,500 tons As if the geopolitical situation across the globe weren’t volatile enough, the massive demonstrations in Hong Kong have only added fuel to the fire.
October 1, 2014 Alrosa diamonds sales reach $3 million in less than 10 days At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.
October 1, 2014 Anglo American to start mining at massive iron ore project in Brazil The company was granted final permits for its long-delayed and three times more expensive than originally expected Minas Rio iron ore project.
September 30, 2014 UK authorities to review bid for $2.7bn potash project in national park Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals.
September 29, 2014 Solar power to replace coal as world’s top electricity source by 2050 — IEA Coal currently generates about 36% of global electric power, according to the energy watchdog.
September 29, 2014 China to impose revamped coal tax in December The new resource expected to encourage a more efficient use of coal, which has been blamed for the nation's severe air pollution troubles.
September 28, 2014 China spurns gold, adding to price woes The slump in the gold price that has occurred in recent months shows no signs of letting up, and the latest import data from China will not give any joy…
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
