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The Bank of Korea, South Korea's central bank, for the second time this year, raised its holdings of gold in November as part of measures to diversify its portfolio of foreign exchange reserves. In a statement on Friday, the Bank of Korea said it purchase

Gold Rebounds Amid U.S., Eurozone Debt Crisis

Gold prices have recouped its losses as the failure of the U.S. congressional committee to reach a deal on reducing the budget deficit and the ongoing eurozone crisis brought back the bargain hunters.

By Manikandan Raman | Nov 23 | IBTimes

Labourers transport coal bricks on the outskirts of Xining

BHP Biliton: China, India to Spur Global Demand for Steel-Grade Coal Close to 70%

Fast-developing and emerging market leaders China and India will push the global demand for raw steel-making ingredients by as much as 68 percent between 2010 and 2025, according to mining giant BHP Billiton on Friday.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 30 | IBTimes AU

A farmer drives a combine to harvest wheat in Zouping county, Shandong province

China Posts Higher Grain Output, but Domestic Prices Steep

Chinese grain harvest posted its eighth consecutive increase this year but it will still failed to stabilize domestic prices as supplies continue to struggle to meet growing demand.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 30 | IBTimes AU

Labourers transport coal bricks on the outskirts of Xining

China Pursues Aggressive Expansion of Coal Products

With world oil prices on a rollercoaster ride lately, the Chinese are more determined than ever to lessen their dependence on the precious commodity and exploit their abundant coal reserves.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 29 | IBTimes AU

Coal is seen waiting to be loaded onto ships at the Port of Brisbane

China's Stake in W. Australia’s Coal Mines Raises Concerns

With more and more foreign businesses wanting to invest and partake in Australia's huge and abundant mining industry, federal authorities are disturbed resources might all be consumed by foreign partners and none will be left for the locals to use.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 29 | IBTimes AU

Growth in exports and imports slowed for China, reflecting the weakness of the global economic growth

Poll: China to Grow Less Than 5% by 2016

China needs to re-work its economic policies and growth strategies if it wants to continue enjoying a more than 9 percent annual growth, which catapulted it to become the world's second-largest economy now, otherwise it is also doomed to suffer what the U.S. and Europe are presently experiencing.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 29 | IBTimes AU

Soybeans are harvested on a farm on the outskirts of San Jose

China Massively Imports Soy and Rapeseed Oil to Grow More

China's massive importation of soybean and rapeseed oil, including palm, is seen to cause a global imbalance in the production and supply chain of the commodity, Hamburg-based researcher Oil World said.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 28 | IBTimes AU

 Chinese trade growth slowed for September, which reflects softening demand from the global economy

Copper Prices Post Gains

Hopes of a coordinated European bailout plan propelled copper futures to end sharply higher Tuesday, with December delivery reaching 15.65 US cents, or 4.5 per cent, to $US3.4395 per pound on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 28 | IBTimes AU

Gold and silver bars are pictured at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant 'Oegussa' in Vienna

Gold Regains Foothold

Gold futures on Tuesday regained its foothold after a three-day slide on a weakened U.S. dollar and renewed investor confidence fuelled by encouragement that European fiscal regulators are working overtime on a bailout fund to address the region's debilitating sovereign-debt crisis.

By Esther Thomas | Sep 28 | IBTimes AU

Coke v/s Pepsi

Now, Coke and Pepsi Wage ‘Musical War’

Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been rivals from the time they entered the market over a century ago. Both the brands are waging a global advertisement war, trying to dominate the soft drink market share in every possible way.

By IBTimes Staff Reporter | Sep 21 | IBTimes

Gold jewelry

India's Appetite for Gold Taking New Forms

In a nation whose love for gold is legendary, financial adviser Biju Daniel is one of scores of Indians who are rethinking how they amass riches through the precious metal.

By Jo Winterbottom | Sep 08 | Reuters

Silver bullion

Silver Prices Clawing Their Way Back Up

Silver prices clawed their way back to near a breakeven point Wednesday after falling early in the day's session by 3.5 percent, a performance that easily outshined gold's movement in early afternoon trading.

Sep 07 | IBTimes

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