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China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report

China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 3:52 am

Iron ore falls below the $60 mark again

The value of the commodity has fallen by about 35% over the latest 12-month period, hitting Australia’s economy harder than expected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 10:51 am

US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 4:06 am

Nervous Chinese investors dive back into gold

Chinese gold imports via Hong Kong jump 35%, shipments from Switzerland increase nine-fold in May as Shanghai's equity rally turns into sharp correction.

Frik Els | June 26, 2015 | 2:50 pm

China readies to launch yuan gold fix before year-end

While details remain unknown, it is believed the fix would be launched via the Shanghai Gold Exchange, the world's biggest physical bullion exchange.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2015 | 8:15 am

Rick Rule and Porter Stansberry’s guide to protecting your portfolio from the ravages of the currency wars

Russia, China and the U.S. are in a battle for currency dominance and natural resource stocks have been buffeted as a result.

The Gold Report | June 25, 2015 | 7:22 am

Battery grade graphite set for record year

China’s output of spherical graphite has continued to go from strength to strength in Q2 2015 on the back of strong lithium ion battery demand from Asia.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | June 25, 2015 | 5:52 am