Russia could consider investing part of National Wealth Fund in gold

JP Morgan Cazenove says Swiss commodity trading giant has to start off-loading inventory to slash its $48 billion debt pile and keep its credit rating.

The World Coal Association (WCA) has today called for governments worldwide to show a genuine commitment to widening the deployment of all low emission technologies, in order to meet global energy needs and make significant cuts in CO2 emissions.

The company will review the conditions and submit comments to the National Energy Board next week.

BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.

Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.

The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.

Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.

Experts say the main reason behind such debacle is a combination of steadily rising production, pipeline constraints and an unexpected outage at a U.S. refinery.

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.