Teck misses Q4 profit estimates on lower copper, zinc and oil prices

Authorities say the $2.5 billion illicit mining industry is creating a parallel economy that is deemed to damage the business of those who operate legally.

Commodity investing legend says the Chinese market is on its way to "finding a good bottom."

We're not in 2008 – plotting global economic growth against commodity prices shows metals and mining sell-off is disconnected from realities on the ground.

Canadian junior and mid-tier mining companies also raised 62% more capital in the second quarter than in 2014.

The company said is not keen on Rio Tinto's thermal coal assets, currently up for sale.

Appian Capital founder Michael Scherb: "You're now seeing the same changes in mining that happened in oil and gas which is now heavily supported by PE"

Today may be the end of this trend of divergence. US equities are at a precipice: fueled by low rates and quantitative easing for years, they have finally started to tumble from record highs.

Chinese rail freight tonnage – a key indicator for economic activity and the commodities trade – has plunged by 10.2% this year.

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