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China finds massive hole in $80bn gold financing industry

Following on the heels of copper and iron ore financing scandals, Beijing uncovers fraud in gold-backed loan industry dating back more than two years.

Frik Els | June 26, 2014 | 4:48 pm

Australia slashes iron ore outlook on increased supply

The world’s largest iron ore exporter has cut price estimates for this year and 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2014 | 4:01 pm

ETF sold gold piling up as Chinese imports drop 83%

Swiss customs data for May show delivery from UK gold vaults to Switzerland's refineries jumping 32% to 32 tonnes, just as Chinese buying tanks 83%.

Frik Els | June 24, 2014 | 7:04 pm

US Supreme Court backs Obama’s carbon regulations

The high court backed the EPA's carbon emission cuts for large facilities, but said it has no rights over smaller polluters such as apartment buildings, schools or restaurants.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2014 | 1:04 pm

Copper price extends rally after Chinese data, deficit surprise

Seven straight days of gains.

Frik Els | June 23, 2014 | 11:54 pm

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2014 | 1:57 pm

Gold investors: Let this cycle be your guide

History indicates good times are ahead.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | June 22, 2014 | 5:08 pm

Iron ore price builds on rally

But Chinese banks are starting to call in iron ore-backed loans to traders holding 38mt, forcing them to dump inventories onto already well-supplied market.

Frik Els | June 20, 2014 | 9:25 pm

Iron ore price in mini rally

Back above $90 a tonne after soaring Indian ore import numbers lift sentiment.

Frik Els | June 18, 2014 | 10:53 pm

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