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.

June 19, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Magnetite is the future of iron ore

An important emerging source of the world’s iron.

June 19, 2013

US coal exports set monthly record in March

Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity.

June 19, 2013

China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.

June 18, 2013

Russia plans to export more coal to southeast Asia and beyond

A new port plus an expansion at an existing port will meet growing demand.

June 18, 2013

The global race for shale development is on

Countries that are not now known for their oil and gas production are showing much shale oil and gas promise.

June 18, 2013

Iron ore price extends 6% rally as China mulls relaxing import rules

The proposed end to the licensing system marks something of retreat for Beijing which has made many attempts to wrest control over pricing away from the major producers.

June 18, 2013

Buyer of world record $11 million, 75-carat diamond finally revealed

Tiffany Chen, co chairman of China Star Entertainment Limited, named the gem "The China Star Diamond."

June 17, 2013

US Rare Earths Inc. moves forward with Montana drilling

Company settles legal dispute and acquires necessary permit.