China

September 4, 2011

China seeking cheaper iron ore

Fed up with paying high prices for iron ore, China is seeking out new supplies of the crucial steelmaking ingredient. The Australian reports that China is increasing iron ore imports…

September 4, 2011

10 confirmed dead in coal mine flooding

Ten miners are confirmed dead in a coal mine flooding in Southwest China's Sichuan province, with two others still missing, local authorities said Saturday.

September 4, 2011

China set for new buying splurge

Another wave of Chinese acquisitions is expected soon as the Asian superpower seeks to diversify investments beyond the underperforming greenback, and as share price falls translate to cheaper purchases. Mergers…

September 2, 2011

China diversifying iron-ore sourcing: report

By Chuin-Wei Yap BEIJING -(MarketWatch)- Iron ore imports from sources outside China's four largest suppliers accounted for about a fifth of total ore imports in the first half of 2011,…

September 1, 2011

Silver becomes hot favourite in Asian exchanges

The increased investor interest and rebound in prices for Silver have made it the new favorites in Asian commodity exchanges. In China's Hunan Province, a new precious metals exchange focussed…

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