Australia’s growth prospects downgraded by IMF on commodities dependence

The International Monetary Fund's 2013 growth forecast for Australia has been moderately reduced due to the country's significant exposure to international commodities markets.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 11:07 pm

China plans to usurp global leadership with the backing of gold: Russell

Veteran finance expert Richard Russell claims China has plans to obtain leadership of the global economy by fortifying its official currency with precious metal backing.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 10:23 pm

Aquarius Platinum dives upon CEO’s sudden departure

Shares in Aquarius Platinum have plunged in the wake of the sudden departure of its CEO Stuart Murray.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 9:59 am

China to convert coal into gas for urban energy needs

China has unveiled ambitious plans for the conversion of coal extracted in remote mining regions into gas for usage in urban areas.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 2:06 am

Arrium spurned billion dollar bid on expectations of iron ore rebound

Aussie iron ore miner and steelmaker Arrium (ASX:ARI) has stated publicly that it spurned a $1 billion takeover bid from a Korean consortium due to expectations of a rebound in iron ore prices.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 1:44 am

Malaysia mounts raids on gold swindlers

The Malaysian authorities have intensified a crackdown against fraudulent gold traders with raids against several companies last week.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 12:24 am

Gold set to bounce back on Spanish bailout and Chinese traders back from vacation

Despite an abrupt decline in the wake of an upbeat US employment report, gold is likely to regain losses on several factors which should strongly favor the precious metal.

Marc Howe | October 7, 2012 | 11:03 pm

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 3:11 am

West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot

West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 2:02 am

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to shore up their access to resources.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 1:38 am

Scientists make gold with a philosopher’s stone of microbes

Scientists in the United States have created 24-karat gold using bacteria in what some are referring to as "microbial alchemy."

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 11:35 pm

Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic

Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 11:01 pm

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