February 9, 2013 Chinese bank calls $1.6 trillion local government debt a timebomb "Impulsive" newly elected local governments over-invest in large infrastructure projects in China. Like this 42km long bridge.
February 9, 2013 Criticism of ‘quantitative easing’ intensifies ahead of G20 meeting Bill Gross, Jim Rogers and Ron Paul lead a growing chorus of QE criticism
February 7, 2013 HD Mining favoured foreign workers over qualified Canadians: minister B.C Jobs Minister shifts position on HD Mining temporary foreign worker controversy.
February 6, 2013 Does China still love gold? Imports to the mainland from Hong Kong nearly doubled to an all-time high last year.
February 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Market intelligence Feb. 2013 A macro view of the markets highlighting changes in economic indicators, report relevant news stories, reveal commodity and financial trends.
February 5, 2013 Chinese gold imports nearly doubled in 2012. New ETF sets up blow-out 2013 Imminent launch of Chinese gold-backed ETF could make 834 tonnes per year look small.
February 5, 2013 Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
February 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am