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China’s reported ban on Australian coal escalates dispute beyond mere nuisance

Ties between the two have been severely strained on a political level by Canberra’s call for an international investigation into the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Reuters | October 13, 2020 | 9:25 am

Funds’ faith in turbulent copper stirred, but not shaken

Overall commitment to copper's bull narrative seems largely unshaken, says…

Reuters | October 12, 2020 | 12:26 pm

Chinese battery maker may buy more metals before prices lift

Lithium prices are being supported by a recovery in demand…

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2020 | 8:59 am

China bans Australian coal imports as political relations sour

China is also the key buyer of Australia’s most lucrative…

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2020 | 8:44 am

Vale enters JV to expand Chinese port

Company has teamed up with China's Zhoushan Port Company to…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 9, 2020 | 11:44 am

China and Ghana to work harder on tackling illegal mining

Last year Ghana arrested and deported almost two hundred Chinese illegally mining gold in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2014 | 12:15 pm

Norman: 2014 is gold price’s Goldilocks year

The gold price in 2014 will be a tale of two halves.

Frik Els | January 8, 2014 | 7:24 pm

As Bitcoin became more popular, these countries became more suspicious

Several countries and their central banks have officially warned people about the risks associated with Bitcoin. Some, like China, have gone a step further, introducing laws to control it.

Ana Komnenic | January 7, 2014 | 10:44 pm

Gold stocks: What to expect in the new year

After three years of pain, can gold stocks break their losing streak and see a gain in 2014? History says chances are good.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | January 7, 2014 | 10:07 pm

Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future?

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

The Gold Report | January 7, 2014 | 8:00 pm

Iron ore staging strong comeback in 2014

Two of the top iron ore produces, Australia and Brazil, are set to benefit from soaring exports registered by the end of 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2014 | 12:25 pm

China consolidates REE industry

China's largest rare earths producer has bought nine regional mining companies.

Ana Komnenic | January 6, 2014 | 8:21 am

Deadly weekend at China’s coal mines

Four people died over the weekend in two different coal mine explosions in Central and southwest China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2014 | 1:45 pm

Mining in Canada’s B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, indigenous issues

B.C. saw several projects expand, as well as new mines to begin construction, which drove job creation. But mining also faced opposition and labour shortage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2014 | 12:15 pm

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