China’s Q1 gold consumption cut in half by virus, price spike

China is the largest gold producing country with 370 metric tons.

Parliament voted Thursday to end a decades-long ban on mining for radioactive materials.

Despite this year's financial woes, companies continued exploring in as many as 127 countries, especially on high- or medium-risk jurisdictions.

China's Minmetals finds IOC too pricey at $3.5 billion according to a new report.

Hong Kong Stock exchange purchased the LME for $2.2 billion in 2012, hoping to set up warehouses on the mainland.

The next few years will bring a geographic shift in thermal coal demand, analysts say.

Chinese state media commentary calls for 'new world order' with 'new international reserve currency.'

Production cuts and rising demand in Asia are expected to boost coal prices this quarter.

The week's upward momentum gradually declined by late Friday as holdings in gold-backed ETFs dropped.