Copper market a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode, says Friedland

Production at 21 smelters with a total capacity of 320,000 metric tons was at 13,428 metric tons last month.

Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.

Data showed China's imports and exports fell much faster than expected in July.

China's exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier.

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 740,000 troy ounces in July.

Three key stories have characterized the first half of the year.

China's Zhengzhou city last Friday launched measures to support its property market, the first of such moves by a big city.

Is gold an inflation hedge?

The world's largest steelmaker hopes to keep a stable iron ore supply with a reasonable price.