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China, Russia creating own gold market

As Western central banks continue their manipulation of the gold price in order to prop up flagging fiat currencies, two of the world's largest bullion hoarders are fashioning their own gold market which will function outside the dollar system.

MINING.com Editor | August 16, 2015 | 2:09 pm

China’s central bank continues to stock up on gold

Amid a currency and credibility crisis The People's Bank opts for transparency by updating its official gold purchases – only the second time since 2009.

Frik Els | August 14, 2015 | 12:38 pm

India picks worst time to resume iron ore mining — analysts

India's private iron ore producers are likley to suffer the effects of high costs, low prices and a poor export market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2015 | 8:15 am

Doug Loud and Jeff Mosseri: Supply and demand will rescue gold soon

In this interview with The Gold Report, they highlight several producers and explorers with the management, cash and projects needed to spring forward when the market turns.

The Gold Report | August 13, 2015 | 10:07 am

Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments

Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2015 | 5:20 am

Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending

The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2015 | 3:30 am

Global gold demand hits six-year-low as China, India buy less

Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2015 | 12:05 am

Iron ore price rally safe from yuan devaluation

High cost domestic Chinese iron ore mines will stay shut, boosting already surging imports.

Frik Els | August 12, 2015 | 4:32 pm

Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 8:15 am

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