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.

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.