September 10, 2013 Gamechanger: Chinese Valemax ban could be relaxed soon With iron ore freight rates soaring, lifting the ban on Vale's mega-carriers could be a game changer.
September 10, 2013 Chinese bidders may be allowed to compete for Glencore Xstrata $5bn Peru mine Las Bambas expected to produce more than 400,000 tonnes of copper a year, as well significant quantities of gold, silver and molybdenum as by-product.
September 9, 2013 China to lend up to $2 billion to South Sudan for mining and other development projects China will fund South Sudan's first geological survey.
September 9, 2013 What Western supply and Asian demand mean for gold: Brien Lundin Right now, we're seeing an analogue to previous periods where, with courage and cash, investors could reap tremendous gains as the metals rebound.
September 9, 2013 The best indicator of China’s commodity trade is on an insane surge Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.
September 9, 2013 Iron ore price indicators all point up, but there’s an (Indian) elephant in the room Demand in China is surging, but India is desperate for foreign currency and could start dumping ore on the spot market.
September 9, 2013 Potash power plays: Russia and China act boldly With a major global shake-up taking place in the ever increasingly-important potash world, one of the industry’s insiders talks to about what’s at stake and who’s making all the “potash…
September 9, 2013 Argyle mine set to meet changing Chinese demand for diamonds: Rio Rio has opened its doors to about 100 carefully selected gem enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who will view the 64 diamonds of this year's tender.
September 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Proven gold reserves around the globe World total of 52,000 metric tons.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am