China’s investment climate experienced a minor contraction in foreign inflows in 2009, yet the outlook has turned positive again as of Q1 2010. In this edition we examine the latest deals and trends in FDI and OFDI, and take a closer look at the mineral resource sector as an indicator of the expansion of China’s OFDI. By William Dey-Chao.

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In the last decade China has become one of the gold mining industry’s most important players. Although lacking sufficient funding and access to advanced technology in years past, today China boasts some of the world’s largest gold mining companies, is the world’s largest gold producer and is set to surpass India as the world’s largest consumer. In this edition of Mapping China we take a closer look at the relevant production, consumption and reserves data for China as well as the industry’s other most influential countries, and summarise the key facts and trends that have transformed China into the main driver of the global consumption and production of gold. By the Bateman Beijing Axis KM & Research Unit.

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Lower production costs, a sharp increase in mineral production and ample access to financing are some of the key drivers behind the rapid increase in overall competitiveness for Chinese gold mining companies within the global mining industry. We take a closer look at Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest gold producer and a forerunner of a trend that is set to lead China’s next golden age. By Javier Cuñat.

 

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