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Anglo American iron ore unit fires striking miners

Anglo America's (NYSE:AAL) Kumba Iron Ore announced on Monday that it had fired almost 300 workers in South Africa for participating in an illegal strike and commandeering millions in company equipment.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 12:52 am

New study says Brazil is about to flood export markets with iron ore

Brazil is slated to produce 820 million tonne of iron ore in 2016, a more than 60% jump from today's levels. How will Chinese demand keep up?

Frik Els | October 15, 2012 | 12:30 am

72 Gold Fields miners arrested in South Africa

South African police have arrested 72 miners from the Gold Field's (NYSE:GFI) KDC Kloof mine following violent clashes at a protest near Johannesburg.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 12:07 am

Macmahon expects gold to shore up company outlook

The CEO of Australia's Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) expects gold to continue performing well despite the weak outlook for the mining sector in general.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 11:45 pm

A fresh picture of crude oil’s future

France's International Energy Agency has painted a fresh picture of the international crude oil industry which foresees major changes to regional focus and distribution.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 5:17 am

China’s iron ore imports hit 20-month peak in September

Chinese imports of iron ore hit a 20-month peak in the month of September with steelmakers engaging a buying spree as spot prices bottomed out.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 4:13 am

German engineer says trading patterns for gold prove systemic intervention

A German financial engineer claims recurring anomalies in the movements of gold prices prove that systemic intervention is taking place.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 12:06 am

Rio still upbeat on iron ore

The head of Rio Tinto's (ASE:RIO) iron ore business in Western Australia has expressed optimism about the sector's prospects despite a plunge in spot prices this year and concerns over China's growth.

Marc Howe | October 13, 2012 | 11:46 pm

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

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