July 10, 2013 Surge in copper imports defy dismal Chinese trade data If the overall import and export numbers for the world's second largest economy were not so dismal, the copper price would've reacted even more positively.
July 10, 2013 The Asian giant stampeding into gold As the West flees the precious metal, another set of gold buyers has come forward with the aim to preserve wealth.
July 10, 2013 Does gold price collapse really represent confidence in the global economy? "Policymakers should be cautious in interpreting the plunge in gold prices as a vote of confidence in their performance."
July 10, 2013 Saskatoon potash producer signs agreement with China Gensource and China will develop potash resources.
July 9, 2013 Iron ore price at 8-week high on all-time record Chinese steel output Fundamentals improve as inventories at the country's blast furnaces decline sharply.
July 9, 2013 Photo of the day: Oyu Tolgoi’s first international shipment The Mongolian government tweeted July 9, and July 9 it was.
July 9, 2013 Air pollution sheds years from life expectancy: MIT study Beijing particulate levels in January reached as high as 700 micrograms per cubic metre.
July 8, 2013 Valemax leaves destruction in its wake China's largest private shipyard and a Korean fleet owner-operator of Vale's giant ore carriers face bankruptcy.
July 8, 2013 Illegal mining operations in China cut regular water supply for 30,000 people More than 100 illegal mining operations shut down.
July 8, 2013 China frees up iron ore trade further First private Chinese trading platform starts operating this week.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am