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US on ‘flashing yellow alert’ for hyperinflation: Art Cashin

UBS's Director of Floor Operations Art Cashin warns that the United States economy could be on the verge of runaway inflation due to the Fed's swelling of the money supply.

Marc Howe | October 13, 2012 | 2:19 am

Fortescue lifts credit extension by $500 million

Australian iron ore titan Fortescue Metals Group (ASE:FMG) has increased the size of its credit facility by USD$500 million.

Marc Howe | October 13, 2012 | 1:44 am

Anglo American suffers losses of $126 million on wild cat strikes

The world's largest platinum producer has announced losses to revenue of $126 million as result of protracted labor disputes in South Africa.

Marc Howe | October 13, 2012 | 12:32 am

Children as Workforce in Small-Scale Gold Mines in Africa

According to the UN International Labour Organisation (ILO), the workforce in small-scale gold mines in Africa is built up of 30-50% children […]

Susanne Iberle | October 12, 2012 | 11:56 pm

Copper futures fall in anticipation of dire Chinese data

Copper futures fell on Friday on expectations that Chinese trade and economic growth data slated for release next week will disappoint.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 11:10 pm

US net diamond imports plunge 91%

Net imports of both rough and polished diamonds plunged 91% year-on-year in August to $25 million.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 10:47 pm

Report: Half of gold miners in Africa could be children

Many children and teenagers skip school to work at the gold mines where they can earn $14 during a six-day week workweek.

Frik Els | October 12, 2012 | 10:37 pm

Areva mothballs Namibia uranium mine

The price of the nuclear fuel is down 10% in just the last three months.

Frik Els | October 12, 2012 | 7:58 pm

Canada PM casts doubt on Nexen takeover by China

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave investors more reasons to speculate about the final outcome of the deal, as he said that China's “very different" political and economic systems are a concern for his government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2012 | 6:28 pm

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