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Chinese demand for zinc will outstrip mine output

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Zinc fundamentals in China look promising according to a new report sourced by Intierra. The report, “Zinc – China and the World” by Raw Materials Group of Sweden and China-based Antaike, shows that China’s proposed increase in production of mined zinc will not keep pace with demand for refined zinc…

Checkpoint: Behind the Chinese Cut to Reserve Requirements

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February 29, 2012 – EKM takes a macroeconomic look at the Chinese cut to reserve requirements. In the past week the news has been focused on Greece and its bailout, Iran and Oil hitting over $109 a barrel, and the company earnings season. There has been one story, however, that…

Obama welcomes Chinese vice president at start of U.S. tour

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From the LA Times - In a joint appearance before their meeting, Obama told reporters that the U.S. relationship with China is based on “mutual interest and mutual respect,” and that such a relationship is in the interests of the rest of the world, too…. One of the key goals…

Checkpoint: Beneath the Veil of China’s Growth

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On any given day you can read all about either the imminent demise of the Chinese Economy, or the unstoppable rise of the Asian Superpower and its influence on the global markets. For those of us not entirely savvy on the geopolitical and economic events that drive the pacific region,…

WTO slapdown: China told to lift restrictions on mineral exports

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In a ruling that will have ramifications for rare earth supplies, the World Trade Organization ruled today that China is improperly restricting the export of minerals.…

Gold for the week down in euros, up in dollars amid ‘significantly reduced physical market activity

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Wholesale market gold bullion prices in dollars dropped to US$1,646 an ounce Friday lunchtime in London – down 1.4% on yesterday's high – as China prepared for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.…

Kitco Audio: Lawrence Roulston on China and precious metals

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June 9, 2011: Big Al and Lawrence Roulston discuss China’s increasing role in the precious metals markets, as well as the wide gap between bullion prices and stock prices of gold companies. Lawrence Roulston, editor, is a geologist, with engineering and business training, and more than 20 years of hands-on…

Industry Watch: Roger Wiegand on Iron Ore, Gold, and Silver

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January 25th, 2011: Roger Wiegand of the Trader Tracks newsletter and http://www.webeatthestreet.com discusses China’s on-going iron ore demand, as well as giving his views on the price of gold and silver. Mr. Wiegand is the Editor and Publisher of Trader Tracks a Stocks, Futures and Commodities electronic newsletter publication for…