July 15, 2014

China Gold International Resources completes issuance of US$500 mln corporate bond

The bonds are expected to be listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited tomorrow.

July 14, 2014

Slow growth spoiling China’s appetite for coal

In the first half of 2014, the country’s coal imports grew just 0.9%, compared with 13.3% a year earlier.

July 13, 2014

BHP sell-off could undo Billiton historic deal

As BHP considers the sale of almost all of the businesses that Billiton brought to the 2001 merger deal, experts say the firm is likely to end up leaving London.

July 12, 2014

Beijing takes air pollution by the horns, imposes use of clean coal

This is the first time China enforces the use of clean coal, and it follows a series other pollution-curbing measures.

July 11, 2014

Peru set to become world’s second largest copper producer in 2016

Currently China is the second largest producer of the red metal, with an annual output of about 1.6 million tonnes per year.

July 9, 2014

Australia’s big three miners to regain control of iron ore sector

Billionaire Andrew Forrest, who made his fortune as the driving force behind Fortescue, says high cost competitors will exit the market shortly.

July 8, 2014

Dubai exchange to consider spot silver contract after gold

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange will consider a silver contract after spot gold is introduced in the third quarter.

July 4, 2014

BHP hikes iron-ore supply to oust China rivals

Production ramp-up comes despite price plunge earlier this year.

July 4, 2014

Canadian oil sands economic impact highly overrated: poll

A majority of Canadians overestimate the contribution the oil sands make to the world’s 11th largest economy, a study published Friday reveals.

July 3, 2014

Lynas heading for full rare earths ramp-up

Firm struggled to increase output due to problems at Malaysian plant.