January 14, 2013 Beijing air pollution hits catastrophic heights US Embassy publishes embarrassing environmental data on Twitter
January 14, 2013 China set to make biggest ever contribution to global growth in 2014 HSBC says the Middle Kingdom is replacing the United States and Europe as the driving force behind the world economy
January 11, 2013 Potash prices dive in 2012 on faltering demand from Asian farms China and India resort to alternatives following 10-fold rise in potash prices last decade
January 10, 2013 China’s ravenous for iron ore, copper and oil The country's iron ore imports in 2012 totalled $95.6 billion, 8.4% higher than the previous year.
January 10, 2013 Japan to scour the bottom of the Pacific for rare earth deposits Scientists from Japan plan to search the floor of the Pacific Ocean for rare earth deposits in bid to reduce the nation's dependence on China for the key industrial materials
January 10, 2013 Chinese snatch up St. Barbara’s gold Wave of overseas acquisitions by Middle Kingdom miners continues unabated
January 10, 2013 China’s copper imports could fall 17% in 2013 That's because domestic miners are quickly ramping up production.
January 10, 2013 Is this iron ore’s new normal? Rio cancels tender over lowball bids Trying to make the most of soaring prices.
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