November 4, 2013

China moves toward new stage of mining sector openness

"When the Chinese government says they are going to do something, it can really be done quickly."

November 3, 2013

Embrace nuclear energy: Climate scientists to environmental groups

Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.

November 3, 2013

First signs of a slow down in global CO2 emissions

The rate at which CO2 emissions are rising has slowed, although total emissions reached a record high in 2012.

November 1, 2013

BHP miners rescued, Chinese still trapped

Both mines will remain closed until security probes are complete.

November 1, 2013

Ghana officials nab 43 more illegal miners

At its peak, illegal mining in Ghana involved an estimated 50,000 Chinese nationals.

October 31, 2013

Hawkish Fed, weak Chinese demand sink gold price

Heavy selling saw gold give up $28 an ounce on Thursday after the Fed hinted its easy money program may be ending sooner than thought and Chinese premium buyers exited…

October 30, 2013

The Dalian effect? Benchmark iron ore price slides to 3-month low

Impact of first ever domestic Chinese iron ore futures are being felt on pricing of the steelmaking raw material.

October 30, 2013

A closer look at the US trade deficit

$730 billion in 2012.

October 30, 2013

China needs PGM’s now

In an effort to reduce vehicle emissions and drive sustainability advances in automobiles, the world is turning to technologies centered on platinum group metals.

October 30, 2013

WTO tells China to drop restrictions on rare earths exports

The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.