June 23, 2013 Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.
June 22, 2013 China to overtake India in gold consumption thanks to 6.6 million bridal gifts "Some 10 million weddings take place every year in China."
June 21, 2013 Iron ore price can’t escape metals sell-off A 7% rally in the price of iron ore came to an abrupt end on Friday.
June 21, 2013 A lot of ‘ifs’ … With Wednesday’s discussion of ending its $85 billion per month asset purchase program known as ‘Quantitative Easing”, The U.S. Federal Reserve sent tremors through all asset markets.
June 21, 2013 Five miners Chen Lin expects to buck the trend For most investors, the market for gold and silver stocks resembles a battlefield littered with the dead and dying, especially after the last day or two.
June 21, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk? The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.
June 20, 2013 Copper price closing in on 3-year lows The copper price slumped almost 3% on Tuesday to within shouting distance of the crucial $3.00 level.
June 20, 2013 Western Potash and China Blue seal the deal China Blue and Benewood Holdings purchase 19.9% ownership in Western Potash.
June 20, 2013 Australian dollar drops to a 33-month low Currencies lose amid expectations of a stronger US economy.
June 19, 2013 Shandong raises $300m to buy Australian gold miner The Chinese firm has plans to substantially expand gold production.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
