Nat Rudarakanchana covers commodities and companies for the International Business Times. He is especially interested in precious metals, the food and drink industry, and agricultural commodities. Before joining in May 2013, he worked for Vermont's VTDigger as a state politics and policy reporter. He has written for Bangkok Post Sunday, Hong Kong Tatler, and The New Paper in Singapore. Nat earned an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia Journalism School, where he specialized in investigative reporting. He has a BA(Hons) in Philosophy from Cambridge University.
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Why JPMorgan Is Selling Its Commodities Business
The business could be valued at $3.3 billion, though other sources said it was worth $2.5 billion.
Here's How US Silver Jewelry Performed In 2013
Half of silver jewelry purchases involve women buying jewelry for themselves, according to the survey.
A New Frontier For General Electric
We spoke with Christine Furstoss, the company’s technology director for manufacturing and materials.
The US Virgin Islands' Business Lure
The U.S. Virgin Islands is attempting to lure small businesses with substantial incentives. Here's how they're do it.
Here's Why UBS Is Reviewing Its Precious Metals Business
The Swiss bank held trading portfolio assets of $9.7 billion in precious metals and other physical commodities.
Darn This (Railroad) Traffic Jam - How Bottlenecks Delay Natural Resource Shipments
What's more, the infrastructure problem could persist throughout 2014, as railroads turn to shipping more-profitable crude oil.
Russia Gold Sales Flagged As Outside Risk, If Sanctions Come
But Russia’s central bank has been a strong and consistent buyer of gold in the past several years.
GE's Postmodern Refrigerator...It'll Be Here In 2020
It may be six years before General Electric works out the kinks and can sell the fridges commercially.
Here's How Silver May Fare Under China's War On Pollution
The outlook for silver prices in relation to China’s giant solar panel industry is slightly bullish, but there are several unknowns.
A Look At GE's Postmodern Subsea Oil Technology
If General Electric can help oil companies process oil at the seabed floor, it could earn millions and win fresh business in a competitive industry.
Here Are Starbucks' Bets For 2014
The company’s ambitious ongoing agenda includes tapping into a $90 billion global tea market.
If US Jobs Increase, Will Earnings Decrease?
Some investors have feared that more jobs may mean pain for stock market investors.
The Little-Known Relationship Between China's Shadow Banking Sector And Copper
Up to half of China’s warehoused copper may be used in informal financing deals as collateral.
Natural Gas Exports Still Face Obstacles, Despite Ukraine Promises
Underdeveloped transport and logistics infrastructure may prevent U.S. natural gas from becoming a global natural resource in the near future.
Why You're Likely To Pay More For Milk
A tell-tale stat: Total dairy product sales to China surged 70 percent last year.
'I'm Still Not Buying Gold': Investor Jim Rogers
The man who made a fortune with George Soros back in the 1980s spoke with IBTimes about demand for natural resources worldwide.
Peruvian Mining Sector Presents Opportunities Despite Obstacles
Investments in Peru’s mining sector could reach a record $14 billion in 2014.
Why India's Gold Sector Plans To Protest Government Policy
Up to 500,000 stores are expected to take part in the demonstration.
Facebook Is Worth More Than Its Weight In Gold, Sort Of
For Facebook's $19 billion WhatsApp buy, investors could buy the entire South African gold mining industry, according to one gold analyst.
This Is How Much Food The World Wastes
What's more, the number of daily calories lost per person varies from 400 calories a day to 1500 calories a day in the developed world.