US House bill aims to boost domestic mining of strategic minerals

The virtual currency is down 46% from Monday, and 60% since the historic peak of late November.

Analysts say the situation is nothing but a reminder of the thin dividing line between China’s banks and its “shadow” lending industry.

The CEO of world number two miner Rio Tinto said the quality of Chinese mining equipment is catching up and in some instances surpassing that of the major US manufacturers.

New research suggests that Australian coal's second-biggest customer, China, could be headed for a coal-free diet.

The spot market for copper is extremely tight with premiums over 3-month contracts touching 18-month highs and Indonesia's export ban adding uncertainty.

Statement after annual planning meeting warns of "downward pressure" on the world's second largest economy and the need to take "bold steps" to reform industry.

Chinese coal mines are the 'deadliest in the world.'

Terrorism, regime instability and resource nationalism, are the main risks mining investors will face in 2014.

Baltic Dry Shipping Index has surged 220% this year as the iron ore and coal trade continues to defy Chinese bears.