China as an Importer of Rare Earths? July 18, 2012 | Reuters Although China is the worlds primary producer of rare earth metals, the country could become... Rising Demand for Diamonds in China February 20, 2012 | People's Daily Online Increasing popularity, increasing disposable income and an increasing interest in gemstone investments are working together... South Korea Depends on Energy Imports January 21, 2013 | Energy Information Administration "EIA estimates that South Korea was the world's tenth largest energy consumer in 2011, and... China: The Sleeping Shale Gas Giant March 21, 2012 | MarketWatch China is thought to have a larger shale gas resource than the United States. ... China Increases Rare Earth Export Quotas? August 26, 2012 | Bloomberg An announcement by China to increase rare earth element export quotas has surprised many commodity... China Has “Geological Evidence” for Ownership of Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands December 20, 2012 | Voice of America Both China and Japan claim they own the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea.... East China Sea Island Dispute October 24, 2012 | Platts.com An interview on Platts Commodity Plus program explores how hydrocarbons might be fueling the dispute... Iron Ore and Manganese Resources in Arizona August 30, 2012 | Arizona Geology Lee Allison provides a brief summary of iron ore and manganese resources in Arizona.... |