China

September 6, 2011

Copper steady as China buys eclipse growth concerns

Copper steadied on Tuesday as an earlier price correction enticed buying from top consumer China, but concerns about slowing growth in the world's top economies muddied the metal's demand picture.…

September 6, 2011

Vale in talks to sell mega iron ore vessels

Brazilian mining giant Vale (VALE5.SA) is in talks with Chinese and other ship owners to sell or lease its planned fleet of giant bulk carriers, a Vale official told Reuters…

September 6, 2011

China’s 2011 coal imports seen off 2010 record

China's coal imports this year are expected to pull back from the record level in 2010 despite strong domestic demand, as growth in local production and transportation capacity help meet…

September 6, 2011

NYMEX-U.S. crude falls on recession concerns

U.S. crude futures declined in early Asian trade on Tuesday as recession worries continue to weigh down the market, after the Chinese services sector posted its worst ever growth reading…

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