December 20, 2013 Canada watchdog accuses Silvercorp short seller of fraud Hedge fund manager Jon Richard Carnes wrote a false negative report in 2011 about the silver miner in order to profit from its falling share price.
December 19, 2013 Northern Gateway pipeline approved by National Energy Board – with more than 200 conditions Pipeline will open Alberta's oil sands to Asian markets.
December 19, 2013 China’s government likely behind country’s gold hoard—report Already the world's biggest gold producer China is set to overtake India as the No.1 gold importer. But where is all that gold going?
December 18, 2013 Survey: 72% of miners see the global economy improving Confidence levels in the sector have improved dramatically over the last 12 months, reaching a two-year high.
December 18, 2013 Bitcoin sinks as China tightens restrictions on trade The virtual currency is down 46% from Monday, and 60% since the historic peak of late November.
December 17, 2013 Chinese coal billionaire drowning under $5bn pile of debt Analysts say the situation is nothing but a reminder of the thin dividing line between China’s banks and its “shadow” lending industry.
December 16, 2013 Rio Tinto says Chinese now make ‘much higher quality’ mining equipment The CEO of world number two miner Rio Tinto said the quality of Chinese mining equipment is catching up and in some instances surpassing that of the major US manufacturers.
December 15, 2013 Australian coal investments at risk of becoming ‘stranded assets’ – Oxford study says New research suggests that Australian coal's second-biggest customer, China, could be headed for a coal-free diet.
December 13, 2013 Grasberg lifts copper price to near 3-month high The spot market for copper is extremely tight with premiums over 3-month contracts touching 18-month highs and Indonesia's export ban adding uncertainty.
December 13, 2013 Chinese leaders rally the country behind economic reforms Statement after annual planning meeting warns of "downward pressure" on the world's second largest economy and the need to take "bold steps" to reform industry.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
