Populist crowd fails to breach the silver fortress for now

A day after reporting a significant jump in the number of pipeline failures, the Alberta Energy Regulator is now investigating one of the biggest ruptures in the province in years.

China says its gold reserves increased 57%, which makes it the country with the sixth-largest hoard of the precious metal.

Crucially, the assumption in capital markets that gold is no longer money but just an asset or commodity has all but destroyed our understanding of its monetary relationships.

The price of iron ore is holding above $50 for now, but a contraction in Chinese steel output will see producers increasingly fight for market share.

The deal increases Chinese miners presence in Congo, which is Africa’s top copper producer and the world’s largest producer of cobalt.

The agreement ends decades of economic sanctions against Iran, and includes reductions in centrifuges, international inspections.

13% in two days.

Beijing restores confidence.

Despite the rosy outlook from Australia’s top iron ore producers, they are all facing staggering demand from their biggest customer — China.