December 5, 2013

Bitcoin down 29% as China bans banks from trade

However the Chinese government said people are free to buy and sell it at their own risk.

December 5, 2013

Trafficking gold through the Himalayas

If an Indian purchases 10 grams of gold smuggled from China rather than through official import channels, he or she will save roughly $90.

December 4, 2013

The eastern lust for gold

Having replaced savings with debt on both the national and individual levels, I think it's well past time for Westerners to take a few lessons from our creditors in the…

December 4, 2013

Sino Iron ships first concentrate to China 4 years late

And US$6 billion over budget.

December 4, 2013

The bitcoin map of the world

Find the stores accepting bitcoin near you.

December 3, 2013

Molycorp CEO says world needs max three more rare earth mines

Molycorp, Lynas and perhaps one other small player are sufficient to meet light REE demand, while there's room for one or maybe two heavy producers outside China, says outgoing CEO…

December 3, 2013

China flexes monetary muscle

China’s yuan has overtaken the euro to become the second-most used currency in trade finance.

December 3, 2013

Iron ore price blasts to 3-month high

Chinese steel mills are humming and rapidly depleting domestic iron ore mines face tough new environment rules from Beijing translating into surging demand for imports.

December 3, 2013

China’s great appetite for Port Hedland iron ore

Shipments reached 22.3 million tonnes from 16.2 million tonnes a year earlier.

December 3, 2013

China’s CNOOC has big LNG plans for British Columbia

"24 million tonnes of super-cooled gas per year, or just over three billion cubic feet a day."