January 12, 2014

Iron ore price drops to 5-month low despite record Chinese imports

China increased imports of iron ore 10% last year to 820m tonnes, but a bigger jump in stockpiles and a flood of new supply have pushed prices down 3% this…

January 12, 2014

China’s rare earth industry is still dominated by illegal operations

Despite a two year campaign aimed at cleaning the sector and removing all unlawful operations, China has admitted that its rare earth industry still suffers greatly from pollution, smuggling, and illegal…

January 9, 2014

The supply shortage in the gold pits no one is talking about

The old adage has it that the market usually goes against what the majority expect, and right now the majority think gold bullion prices are headed lower.

January 9, 2014

Paolo Lostritto outlines the Lombardi method of gold investing

Companies with free cash flow top his list, but high-leverage, midtier producers with great management teams can satisfy investors with more appetite for risk, says Lostritto in this interview with…

January 9, 2014

China and Ghana to work harder on tackling illegal mining

Last year Ghana arrested and deported almost two hundred Chinese illegally mining gold in the country.

January 8, 2014

Norman: 2014 is gold price’s Goldilocks year

The gold price in 2014 will be a tale of two halves.

January 7, 2014

As Bitcoin became more popular, these countries became more suspicious

Several countries and their central banks have officially warned people about the risks associated with Bitcoin. Some, like China, have gone a step further, introducing laws to control it.

January 7, 2014

Gold stocks: What to expect in the new year

After three years of pain, can gold stocks break their losing streak and see a gain in 2014? History says chances are good.

January 7, 2014

Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future?

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

January 7, 2014

Iron ore staging strong comeback in 2014

Two of the top iron ore produces, Australia and Brazil, are set to benefit from soaring exports registered by the end of 2013.