BHP, China Baowu complete first iron ore transaction on blockchain platform

Visual Capitalist has launched the first entry in their new '2014 Gold Series' which details every aspect of the famous yellow metal.

One of the biggest challenges facing the renewable energy sector is how to economically store energy.

Davis Hall, global head of precious metals at Europe's third largest bank says days of making "easy money shorting gold" is over.

Steelmaking raw-material close to 8-month low as currency of top ore importer China is pushed down by central bank, boosting domestic producers.

Number one iron ore producer, Vale says first of its giant carriers will dock at its new Malaysian transshipment hub next month.

Chinese steel and iron ore traders are caught in a vicious circle.

Industry revenue grew 8%, but profits slumped 28% as China continues crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling and uncompetitive producers.

Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.

About 40% of the 100m tonnes of iron ore stockpiled in China have been put up by steel traders as collateral for loans. Loans banks are now calling in.