April 12, 2013

Myanmar to review existing mining and energy contracts

The move comes as the nation gets ready to sign up to the Norway-based Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

April 12, 2013

Seven die in coal mine explosion in China

The blast took place Friday morning at Shibanpo coal mine, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

April 11, 2013

China forms major rare earth group in Ganzhou

The government is encouraging more business mergers and forming megacorporations.

April 10, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: get the real price of anything using gold

Gold's steady purchasing power makes it an ideal pricing mechanism.

April 10, 2013

$45bn and counting: China’s foreign mining misadventures

China's deep-pocketed pursuit of mining assets abroad is a tale of burnt fingers and bungles.

April 9, 2013

Inflation to play small part in ‘Great Recession’ narrative: IMF

Has the behaviour of inflation changed?

April 9, 2013

Alcoa, China spark massive rally in miners and metals

Great news from bellwether for industrial demand and globe's top commodity consumer spurs broad advance in metal and stock prices.

April 9, 2013

Chinese energy firms invade US neighbors Mexico and Canada

Mexico can be a gateway for China to enter North America, the world's richest market, as well as an access point to several countries in Central America and the Caribbean.

April 8, 2013

Foreign investment worth $26bn pushing US shale industry forward

Investors outside the country want in on American shale plays.

April 8, 2013

‘Stronger for longer’: Iron ore price hits 3-week high as Chinese imports jump 22%

The steelmaking raw material is defying predictions of a sharp correction.