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The new vault can hold up to 200 tonnes of gold bullion.

Geologist says the deposits are better than on land.

It fears the measure will curb supply and increase smuggling of the precious metal into the country.

China’s third largest copper producer announcement comes only a few weeks after outages at two large copper mines in Indonesia and the US.

Steel yourself: 91% of Asia's steelmakers believe prices wil fall further from today's record lows.

Domestic mining projects have been delayed in the permitting process.

Indonesia, South Africa and Australia show no signs of slowing down exports despite prices at 3-and-half year lows and heading lower still.

Foreign investment has halved in two years and far-reaching amendments to 1995 mining law not likely to encourage new projects.

Government will also introduce new environmental laws.