Mind the gap between sister metals zinc and lead

While BHP gets ready to further expand iron ore output, Glencore's Glasenberg warns the move will make investing in African iron ore a less appealing prospect.

The country continues to battle chronic power shortages that are crippling its growth.

The polar class vessel is loaded with a cargo of nickel concentrate from Nunavik’s Deception Bay destined for the port of Bayuquan, northern China.

At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.

The company was granted final permits for its long-delayed and three times more expensive than originally expected Minas Rio iron ore project.

Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals.

Coal currently generates about 36% of global electric power, according to the energy watchdog.

The new resource expected to encourage a more efficient use of coal, which has been blamed for the nation's severe air pollution troubles.

The slump in the gold price that has occurred in recent months shows no signs of letting up, and the latest import data from China will not give any joy to gold bugs.