September 5, 2013

Thermal coal approaches 4-year lows

Weak global demand, too much supply.

September 4, 2013

Gold nanotech patents are skyrocketing

"To me it’s one of the best things that’s happened in my medical practice. It’s rare to see something that works so dramatically."

September 4, 2013

7 reasons the gold price may not see $1,400 again

Only bargain hunters seem to be interested in buying gold at the moment.

September 4, 2013

China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya

Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million.

September 3, 2013

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.

September 3, 2013

Singapore launching swaps as met coal price reaches 3-month high

Premium Australian coking coal hits $147.40 Tuesday, up 10% over the past month.

September 3, 2013

Copper price jumps again as global manufacturing gathers pace

Robust numbers from China. and UK output strongest in two decades are followed Tuesday by laggards Italy and Spain joining the recovery and signs of demand outstripping supply emerging in…

September 2, 2013

Ashton Coal’s proposed mine ‘not in public interest’, Aussies say

Hunter Valley residents claim the proposed mine will pollute the environment, damaging other regional industries.

September 2, 2013

Copper hits three-week high on China data

After two different surveys showed China’s manufacturing sector improved last month.

August 30, 2013

Australia’s Perilya likely to be swallowed by Chinese firm, its major shareholder

Deal worth around US$180 million.