December 12, 2013

Miners warned about Indonesia, Brazil, India and South Africa investments

Terrorism, regime instability and resource nationalism, are the main risks mining investors will face in 2014.

December 11, 2013

What hard landing? Chinese bulk trade barometer surges to 3-year high

Baltic Dry Shipping Index has surged 220% this year as the iron ore and coal trade continues to defy Chinese bears.

December 10, 2013

MUST READ: Gold – the race for the world’s most seductive metal

Matthew Hart's gripping Gold chronicling the fever that has captivated the human race for more than 6,000 years at times reads more like a thriller.

December 9, 2013

Chinese coal producers say their industry is strong

Despite its very publicized attacks on coal, China may not be headed towards a coal-free future - not even close.

December 9, 2013

Gold, copper and silver to face more troubles in 2014— PwC

The three key metals that struggled to find footing in 2013, however, are expected to stabilize, says the report.

December 8, 2013

China snatching up gold at lower prices

"At least someone is grateful for plunging gold prices."

December 8, 2013

China finds secret door leading out of dollar trap

Gold now suffers from a ‘smokescreen’ designed by the United States, which stores 74 percent of global official gold reserves, to put down other currencies and maintain U.S. dollar hegemony.

December 5, 2013

What does Glencore Xstrata see in coal that others don’t?

The miner and trading house giant is spending more on coal than any of its three closest competitors, BHP, RIO and Anglo.

December 5, 2013

One of Goldman Sachs top trades for 2014: Go short copper

Bank says you can make a 25% return if you go long on Chinese equities and short copper next year.

December 5, 2013

A safe way to profit from China’s 700 IPOs to list in 2014

I pushed the “go” button on China a long time ago now, and I’m certainly not set to press “stop” yet, as […]