August 19, 2011

Zinc surplus in H1 2011 above 8 pct more than entire 2010

The world Zinc surplus for the first half of 2011 has increased by 8% compared to the entire 2010, with the Chinese inventories at historically highest levels reported the World…

August 19, 2011

Nuclear power in China bharatbook

China has been on the road of rapid evolvement for quite some time now. Be it in any stratum, this largest Asian country is sure progressing with accelerated speed. So…

August 18, 2011

China wants to break grip of iron ore big three with West Africa projects

China, the world's largest consumer of iron ore, aims to develop and control resources, especially in west Africa, to gain a foothold on supply and tackle the hegemony of three…

August 18, 2011

Asian axis of India and China continues to advance gold demand

Gold’s strong start to the year was reinforced during the second quarter of 2011 where total global gold demand measured 919.8 tonnes (t), worth a near-record US$44.5bn, with broad-based support…

August 18, 2011

China considering closure of small recycled lead plants

According to a draft policy document, the Asian giant is planning to increases controls on production of recycled lead and hopes to, by 2013, phase out plants that produce less…

August 17, 2011

Asia commodities markets insulated from crisis, but cautious

Asia's commodities business is still largely insulated from looming fears of yet another global financial crisis, although new projects might face difficulties in getting financing.

August 16, 2011

China looking at coal, nuclear projects in Romania

Chinese companies mull investing in Romania's nuclear and coal sectors, Mediafax reported after the visit of the Romanian government delegation, headed by PM Emil Boc, to China.

August 16, 2011

China RMB appreciating fast: what it means for future trade

China has adamantly resisted calls over recent years to allow its currency to free float, maintaining it will only do it when in China’s interest and at a time that…

August 16, 2011

US China Mining Group sells coal for 13% more in second quarter

US China Mining Group's results for the second quarter of 2011 showed the Company generated net sales of $11.4 million compared to $10.0 million for the same period in 2010,…

August 15, 2011

China’s nuclear ambition powers on

In the wake of the Fukushima meltdowns, some nations are looking to move away from nuclear power. But not China, which is proceeding with plans to build 36 reactors over…