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.
December 13, 2013 Explosion kills 21 in Chinese coal mine Chinese coal mines are the 'deadliest in the world.'
December 13, 2013 Opportunity for gold today same as it was for stocks in 2009 At the center of the 'gold story' - demand by the countries that are known to be the biggest consumers of the precious metal keeps climbing.
December 12, 2013 Rob McEwen: ‘The next run will be driven by gold moving higher, as well as new discoveries’ The mantra of 'growth for growth’s sake' is still alive, but the companies who implement 'big data' within their operations will likely generate better returns for investors going forward.
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.
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths. January 15, 2026 | 04:05 pm
