China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in AprilChina held 72.8 million ounces of gold at the end of April, up from 72.74 million ounces a month before.Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 6:57 am
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China’s gold prices surge, hitting a record against the world On Wednesday, an ounce of gold in Shanghai cost $2,007, about 6% higher than the price in London or New York. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
China’s gold imports via Hong Kong bounce back in August Net imports stood at 39.023 metric tons in August, up 51.4% from the previous month. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 10:46 am
China scoops up cheap Indian iron ore in bid to trim steel costs Indian iron ore exports have surged as steel mills switched to lower-grade, cheaper feed in the face of dwindling profits. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 8:17 am
Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world's largest. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 12:17 pm
Iron ore price at 2-week low on possible steel output curbs "It becomes increasingly clear that demand has hit the ceiling amid weaker-than-expected steel sales for September and October," one analyst says. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 11:01 am
Yet more coal mining deaths test Beijing’s ability to balance safety with energy security China recorded its second-worst coal mine accident this year, after a fire at a conveyor belt killed 16. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 7:08 am
Gold nanoclusters may play an important role in hydrogen production Atomically precise gold nanoclusters may be the key to efficient hydrogen production. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 5:10 am