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.

April 8, 2013

Mining companies investing intelligently now will be rewarded

2013 global mining trends.

April 8, 2013

Chinese company to build $11.3bn coal-to-gas project

Annual production capacity will 8 billion cubic metres of natural gas.

April 7, 2013

Retail diamond market strong worldwide

VIDEO: Mine growth rate is 3% to 4% while demand growth is 10% for the gemstones.

April 7, 2013

Gold is volatile and unsafe says Soros

"Gold was destroyed as a safe haven."