Hedge funds lay heavy bets on silver, gains spurred by QE3 could outpace gold

Hedge funds have placed major bets on silver due to expectations that the precious metal will outpace gold in the wake of expansionary measures by the world's central banks.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 3:53 am

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 2:10 am

Chinese stimulus spending won’t save Aussie iron ore boom

A senior manager from China's largest listed steel maker has said the government's stimulus package will do little to revive Australia's beleaguered iron ore sector.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 1:49 am

China’s economic slowdown to hit commodities exporters hard

A new report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that commodities exporters and emerging economies will be hardest hit by slower growth in China and a concomitant decline in commodities prices.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 12:38 am

$15,000 an ounce for gold would not be absurd: Eveillard

Storied investment guru Jean-Marie Eveillard says frenzied money printing by central banks and Neo-Keynesian stimulus programs adopted by governments around the world could jointly push the price of gold to $15,000.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 11:59 pm

China’s Zhongrun to nab 42% stake in Australian gold producer Noble Mineral

China's Zhongrun Resources Investment Corp is on track to acquire 42% of Australia's Noble Mineral Resources (ASX:NMG) for AUD$85 million as well as options to obtain a majority stake.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 3:59 am

French energy chief says Arctic oil is a pipe dream

The head of Paris-based energy giant Total is dismissive of the possibility of oil extraction in the Arctic.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 3:36 am

Post-correction upside for gold and silver is immense: Leeb

Famed money manager Stephen Leeb says the upside for both gold and silver after the price correction is immense.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 3:16 am

Tinkler toppled by debt woes and botched takeover bid

Nathan Tinkler's fortune has plunged by over 50% since last year causing the electrician-turned-mining magnate to tumble to second place on a list of Australia's richest young entrepreneurs.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 2:55 am

Aussie mining heiresses duke it out in court over Hope Downs deposits

The scions of two of Australia's leading mining dynasties are waging battle in court once again, this time over ownership of the Hope Downs iron ore deposits in Western Australia's mineral-rich Pilbara.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 1:54 am

Tightened credit puts pressure on Chinese coal importers and global spot prices

Cuts by banks in China to lending to coal traders is set to place further pressure on global prices for the carbon fossil fuel.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 3:37 am

Fortescue inks $1.4 billion deal with Leighton to boost iron ore output

Australian iron ore stalwart Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has signed an AUD$1.4 billion deal with Leighton Contractors which is set to raise output to 115 million tonnes by early 2013.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 2:58 am

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