February 14, 2013

Beijing’s pollution alarms neighbours

Causes and solutions to the situation in China.

February 14, 2013

World gold demand falls in 2012 for first time in three years

The World Gold Council predicts consumption of the precious metal should be steady this year, although unlikely to reach the high levels seen in the worst of the financial crisis.

February 14, 2013

Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts

The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.

February 13, 2013

U.S. approves $15.1 billion CNOOC-Nexen deal

Canadian oil and gas company Nexen’s shares climbed over 2% after the announcement.

February 12, 2013

China’s investment in Canadian base metals to grow: ambassador

China to invest more in Canadian copper, lead, zinc.

February 12, 2013

Russia could overtake Australia, China and US in gold production by 2015

Russia may become world's no. 3 gold miner.

February 11, 2013

Russia is now the world’s main gold buyer

The amount of gold acquired almost triples the weight of the Statue of Liberty.

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

China to close 5,000 coal mines this year

The world's coal exporters rejoice.

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