Jun 08, 2011
The International Energy Agency says natural gas has entered its “golden age” and is set to become a major source of energy.
Jun 03, 2011
The European Union’s financing arm has stopped all lending to the commodities trading giant, citing “serious concerns” regarding governance.
Jun 01, 2011
While China is still importing massive volumes of iron ore annually, 619 million tonnes in 2010, the country is now turning to increasing domestic output to slow dependence on foreign mining companies.
Jun 01, 2011
Xstrata group remains confident in the medium- and long-term about commodities says CEO.
Jun 01, 2011
According to Chinese media reports, banks have been instructed to “adequately” warn silver forward investors of the risks involved in trading in the metal.
May 31, 2011
Copper, iron ore and coal are expected to create a more bullish undertone for commodities driven by an insatiable appetite for commodities from developing economies such as India and China.
May 31, 2011
Ross Garnaut, Australia’s top climate advisor says the country faces isolation and possible trade retaliation if it doesn’t soon join global efforts to fight climate change and fails to put a price on carbon emissions.
May 31, 2011
Torex Gold Resources Inc. says it continues to find high-grade mineralization at its El Limon deposit.
May 30, 2011
Cuba’s recent oil discovery in the Gulf may be the start of economic and political change for the Caribbean nation.
May 30, 2011
The Malaysian government has commissioned a study by an Australian firm to expedite the construction of the rare earths plant.