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Chinese reforms anticipate sustained decline in coal prices

Slated reforms to China's pricing system for the carbon fossil fuel indicate that the country's leading decision-makers anticipate a sustained decline in global spot prices.

Marc Howe | September 24, 2012 | 2:01 am

Copper extends 15% gain since August as market swings into huge deficit

First half market shortfall climbs to 292,000 tonnes as mine production grows just 2.4%.

Frik Els | September 21, 2012 | 7:10 pm

Xstrata gets an extra week to decide on Glencore merger

Diversified miner Xstrata (LON:XTA) and commodities trader Glencore International (LON:GLEN) have now until October 1 to decided on the $36 billion lauded merger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2012 | 3:42 pm

Oyu Tolgoi ready to lift the curtain, but someone has to turn on the lights

Rio Tinto’s flagship $5.2 billion copper-gold Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia near the Chinese border – one of the biggest mining projects in the world – is practically ready to go, except for one “detail”: it needs power supply to kick-start operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2012 | 1:57 pm

China’s 2nd biggest gold miner pursues Australia’s Focus as domestic demand augments

China's Shandong Gold Group has agreed to purchase 51% of Australian gold miner Focus Metals (ASX:FML) as Chinese appetite for the precious metal intensifies.

Marc Howe | September 21, 2012 | 3:49 am

China to exploit global warming for Arctic mineral riches

Cash-flush China is intent on seizing its share of the oil and mineral bounty made available by the melting of the Arctic ice cap.

Marc Howe | September 21, 2012 | 1:04 am

Now on! Rare earth clearance sale

Talk of a bottom in rare earth prices seems premature as China's magnet factories run at 40% capacity.

Frik Els | September 20, 2012 | 7:41 pm

No surprises expected as Nexen shareholders vote on CNOOC takeover

Despite the controversy generated by China National Offshore Oil Corp's proposed $15.1 billion takeover of Canadian oil producer Nexen, Thursday’s shareholders vote is seen by industry experts as a mere formality.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2012 | 1:18 pm

China bulls chase iron ore 25% higher in just two weeks

The rally in iron ore has spilled over into shipping.

Frik Els | September 18, 2012 | 9:18 pm

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