July 10, 2013

Surge in copper imports defy dismal Chinese trade data

If the overall import and export numbers for the world's second largest economy were not so dismal, the copper price would've reacted even more positively.

July 10, 2013

The Asian giant stampeding into gold

As the West flees the precious metal, another set of gold buyers has come forward with the aim to preserve wealth.

July 10, 2013

Does gold price collapse really represent confidence in the global economy?

"Policymakers should be cautious in interpreting the plunge in gold prices as a vote of confidence in their performance."

July 10, 2013

Saskatoon potash producer signs agreement with China

Gensource and China will develop potash resources.

July 9, 2013

Iron ore price at 8-week high on all-time record Chinese steel output

Fundamentals improve as inventories at the country's blast furnaces decline sharply.

July 9, 2013

Photo of the day: Oyu Tolgoi’s first international shipment

The Mongolian government tweeted July 9, and July 9 it was.

July 9, 2013

Air pollution sheds years from life expectancy: MIT study

Beijing particulate levels in January reached as high as 700 micrograms per cubic metre.

July 8, 2013

Valemax leaves destruction in its wake

China's largest private shipyard and a Korean fleet owner-operator of Vale's giant ore carriers face bankruptcy.

July 8, 2013

Illegal mining operations in China cut regular water supply for 30,000 people

More than 100 illegal mining operations shut down.

July 8, 2013

China frees up iron ore trade further

First private Chinese trading platform starts operating this week.