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China’s steel demand declined in January-July, Cisa says

China's apparent steel consumption has fallen in the first seven months of 2012, as more of the material produced was exported or ended up in inventories, according to the country’s iron & steel assn (Cisa).

August 30, 2012
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China’s steel demand declined in January-July, Cisa says

China's apparent steel consumption has fallen so far this year, as more of the material produced was exported or ended up in inventories, China Iron & Steel Assn (Cisa) said.

August 30, 2012
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Toyota’s catalytic converter supplier to invest $6.8m in upgrade at North Carolina plant in USA

Automotive catalytic converter manufacturer Cataler North America Corp plans to invest $6.8 million to purchase and install new production machinery at its plant in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA.

August 30, 2012
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LORD COPPER: Will Corzine open up a hedge fund?

I expect most readers will be able to remember October 2011, although it seems that one person would appear to be hoping that such a span is too much for the memory of speculative investors.

August 29, 2012
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Antofagasta posts 5% H1 Ebitda drop; supported by Esperanza

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta posted a drop in first-half earnings of just 5%, thanks to the contribution of its Esperanza mine. “We delivered a very strong operational performance," cfo Alejandro Rivera (pictured) said.

August 29, 2012
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Chinese exploration bureau discovers large iron ore deposit in Namibia

The East China Mineral Exploration and Development Bureau (ECE) discovered a large iron ore deposit in Namibia in southwest Africa, according to media reports in China.

August 29, 2012
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Iranian steel output grows 8% year-on-year over past seven months

Iran recorded an 8.1% year-on-year growth in crude steel production in the past seven months, underlining its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing steelmakers, despite international trading sanctions.

August 28, 2012
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Iranian steel output grows 8% year-on-year in past seven months

Iran recorded growth in crude steel production in the past seven months of 8.1% year-on-year, underlining its position as one of the world’s fastest growing steelmakers despite international trading sanctions.

August 28, 2012
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Indian steel consumption up by 7% in April-July

Steel consumption in India in the first four months of the financial year ending March 31, 2013, grew by 6.7%, according to data from the country’s ministry of steel.

August 28, 2012
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LORD COPPER: Is Xstrata pushing its luck?

Annual financial statements from some of the major mining companies have not made particularly cheerful reading over recent weeks.

August 28, 2012
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EC sets guidelines for goods movements as logistics problems bite due to coronavirus

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Newmont ‘ramps down’ Yanacocha mine while Peru restricts travel

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