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China spurns gold, adding to price woes

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.

Andrew Topf | September 28, 2014 | 8:24 pm

World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role

Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 4:09 pm

Aussie court stops Palmer’s firm attempt to axe Citic Pacific mining rights

Today’s interim injunction prevents Mineralogy from stripping its Chinese business partner from its iron ore mining rights in the Pilbara.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 2:18 pm

Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years

Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted

Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm

China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report

Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 2:34 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Iron ore eradicates gains to hit lowest level since 2009

Iron ore is the lifeblood of industrial development with China’s ‘build it and they will come’ policy driving prices to a high of over $180 per tonne in 2011. Flash forward and iron ore prices have slumped to break below $80 per tonne, the lowest level in 5-years.

Travis McPherson - CEO.ca | September 23, 2014 | 5:43 pm

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