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Gold price snaps losing streak as Chinese buyers return

Rather than an indication of weakening demand, discounts offered in Shanghai on the London spot price were a function of the weak yuan.

Frik Els | April 2, 2014 | 11:02 pm

BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak

The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 2:56 pm

The how and when of Chinese stimulus

Don't hold your breath.

Frik Els | April 1, 2014 | 9:16 pm

Uralkali’s potash goes on sale, India to pay lowest price in 7 years

The price is also about 25% below what India paid last year to the now defunct Belarusian Potash Co., which Uralkali owned jointly at the time with Belaruskali.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2014 | 4:02 pm

BHP Billiton mulls spinning off non-core divisions into $18bn firm

The separate company would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well as the Australian and South African markets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2014 | 11:10 am

Iron ore price ends first quarter with a bang

Price of steelmaking raw material up 4% on Monday, erasing all of March's steep losses. Forecaster says move back above $130 a tonne on the cards.

Frik Els | March 31, 2014 | 6:36 pm

Chinese trading platform for rare earth completes first week of operations amid WTO dispute

China's rare earth industry is responsible for almost 90% of global output, but the nation has been imposed strict export quotas since 2010.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2014 | 5:38 pm

Chinalco forced to halt Peru’s copper project over ongoing pollution

The ruling was sparked by inspections carried out from March 16 to March 20 that detected contaminants in adjacent lakes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2014 | 4:19 pm

Mick Davis scores $3.75 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss is already hunting for mining deals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2014 | 2:40 pm

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