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Iron ore: Who let the bears out?

It's worth remembering that the price of 62% iron ore never strayed from $10 – 14 a tonne for more than 20 years.

Frik Els | October 3, 2012 | 7:49 pm

Australia slashes interest rate as mining woes feed fears

In a move that caught more than one investor by surprise, Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) announced Tuesday it was cutting its interest rate, prompted by worries of a sluggish mining industry, falling commodity prices and concerns over China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 3:16 pm

Beijing investor offers $100m to Coal of Africa for quarter of equity

A subsidiary of Beijing Haohua Energy Resource has offered Coal of Africa $100 million in equity funding following Exxaro's decision to refrain from exercising options for a stake in the South African miner's Makhado coal project.

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 1:52 am

Chinese backing in Labrador Trough softens impact of iron ore plunge

"They all say that the Chinese firms believe the market volatility is temporary, and that pricing should return to $120 or $130 in the coming months."

Frik Els | October 1, 2012 | 4:31 pm

QE3 Infinity beginning to work its magic for gold as Bernanke defends policy

Gold is now up 16% since hitting 2012 lows and on Monday made a break for $1,800.

Frik Els | October 1, 2012 | 1:50 pm

BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years

Diversified mining giant BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has expressed strong confidence in the long-term outlook for the global copper market.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 12:05 pm

38 Chinese nationals deported from Ghana for illegal gold mining

38 Chinese nationals caught mining for gold illegally in the west African nation of Ghana have been arrested and deported.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 1:29 am

Gold set to rise on inclusion as Tier 1 banking asset

Gold prices are set to a receive a major boost from their adoption by banks are a core asset if the world's leading banking regulatory authority opts to raise their asset status.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 2:05 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

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