BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities said they
have now determined that illegal activity took place at the
controversial Fanya Metals Exchange, which ceased operations
last year amid accusations by investors that it was running a
multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
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Thursday, March 31, 2016
UPDATE 1-Workers at Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru plan strike next week
LIMA, March 31 (Reuters) - Workers at Freeport McMoRan Inc's
Cerro Verde mine in Peru plan to go on a 48-hour strike
April 8 to protest what they describe as the near disappearance
of their profit-sharing bonus this year, the union said
Thursday.
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Cerro Verde mine in Peru plan to go on a 48-hour strike
April 8 to protest what they describe as the near disappearance
of their profit-sharing bonus this year, the union said
Thursday.
Read more
U.S. trade barrier report hits China on industrial overcapacity
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The United States on
Thursday criticized China's government support of heavy
industries including steel and aluminum in a new report on
foreign trade barriers, saying the resulting overproduction has
distorted markets and cost U.S. jobs.
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Thursday criticized China's government support of heavy
industries including steel and aluminum in a new report on
foreign trade barriers, saying the resulting overproduction has
distorted markets and cost U.S. jobs.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Libya sanctions shift possible when unity gov't controls fund -UN
UNITED NATIONS, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security
Council said on Thursday it was ready to consider changes to
sanctions on Libya's sovereign wealth fund once a unity
government confirms it has control of it, along with the
National Oil Corporation and the central bank.
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Council said on Thursday it was ready to consider changes to
sanctions on Libya's sovereign wealth fund once a unity
government confirms it has control of it, along with the
National Oil Corporation and the central bank.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Guinea and Burkina Faso to take back unused mining permits
March 31 (Reuters) - Guinea and Burkina Faso plan to take
back hundreds of unused mining permits for re-auction, ministers
said this week, as governments try to reignite interest in the
sector.
Read more
back hundreds of unused mining permits for re-auction, ministers
said this week, as governments try to reignite interest in the
sector.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Canada launches WTO complaint against U.S. on glossy paper duties
GENEVA, March 31 (Reuters) - Canada has filed a complaint
against the United States over anti-dumping duties imposed on
imports of supercalendered paper, which is used in glossy
magazines and catalogues, the World Trade Organization (WTO)
said on Thursday.
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against the United States over anti-dumping duties imposed on
imports of supercalendered paper, which is used in glossy
magazines and catalogues, the World Trade Organization (WTO)
said on Thursday.
Read more
UK's Osborne says rallying support to tackle cheap steel imports
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - British finance minister George
Osborne said he was talking to other governments about taking
action to prevent the dumping of cheap steel after Britain's
biggest producer Tata Steel put its operations up for sale.
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Osborne said he was talking to other governments about taking
action to prevent the dumping of cheap steel after Britain's
biggest producer Tata Steel put its operations up for sale.
Read more
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets end mixed after wild quarter
DUBAI, March 31 (Reuters) - Major Middle East stock markets
ended mixed on Thursday after a volatile quarter in which Gulf
bourses plunged to multi-year lows before recovering along with
oil prices, while Egypt swung in response to currency policy.
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ended mixed on Thursday after a volatile quarter in which Gulf
bourses plunged to multi-year lows before recovering along with
oil prices, while Egypt swung in response to currency policy.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX seesaws, on track for 5 percent gain in March
TORONTO, March 31 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
seesawed on Thursday as energy stocks firmed after crude oil
prices turned higher but materials and healthcare stocks
dragged.
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seesawed on Thursday as energy stocks firmed after crude oil
prices turned higher but materials and healthcare stocks
dragged.
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India's UltraTech buys Jaiprakash cement plants in new $2.4 bln deal
MUMBAI, March 31 (Reuters) - India's UltraTech Cement Ltd
will buy Jaiprakash Associates Ltd's cement
plants for 159 billion rupees ($2.4 billion) including debt, the
companies said in a revised deal unveiled on Thursday.
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will buy Jaiprakash Associates Ltd's cement
plants for 159 billion rupees ($2.4 billion) including debt, the
companies said in a revised deal unveiled on Thursday.
Read more
Guinea and Burkina Faso to take back unused mining permits
March 31 (Reuters) - Guinea and Burkina Faso plan to take
back hundreds of unused mining permits for re-auction, ministers
said this week, as governments try to reignite interest in the
sector amid a downturn.
Read more
back hundreds of unused mining permits for re-auction, ministers
said this week, as governments try to reignite interest in the
sector amid a downturn.
Read more
Morocco's bourse suspends trading in Alliances Development
RABAT, March 31 (Reuters) - Morocco's financial market
watchdog AMMC suspended trading in property company Alliances
Development on Thursday pending an important announcement, a
source from the regulator said.
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watchdog AMMC suspended trading in property company Alliances
Development on Thursday pending an important announcement, a
source from the regulator said.
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Sibur talking to Sinopec about gas plant investment
VYNGAPUR, Russia, March 31 (Reuters) - Russian petrochemical
company Sibur is in talks with shareholder Sinopec
about investing in a planned gas chemical plant in
Russia's Far East, Sibur boss Dmitry Konov told reporters on
Thursday.
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company Sibur is in talks with shareholder Sinopec
about investing in a planned gas chemical plant in
Russia's Far East, Sibur boss Dmitry Konov told reporters on
Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Britain says state takeover not the answer in steel crisis
* South Wales plant is losing $1.4 million a day
(Adds comments from Cameron, worker at Port Talbot)
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(Adds comments from Cameron, worker at Port Talbot)
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Canada launches WTO complaint against US on paper duties
GENEVA, March 31 (Reuters) - Canada has filed a complaint
against the United States over countervailing duties imposed on
imports of supercalendered or glossy printing paper, the World
Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday.
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against the United States over countervailing duties imposed on
imports of supercalendered or glossy printing paper, the World
Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday.
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Britain's Cameron says no guarantees over future of Tata Steel assets
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron
said there were no guarantees that Tata Steel's business in
Britain would be saved after the Indian company put it up for
sale and that he did not believe nationalisation was the right
answer for the industry.
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said there were no guarantees that Tata Steel's business in
Britain would be saved after the Indian company put it up for
sale and that he did not believe nationalisation was the right
answer for the industry.
Read more
UPDATE 1-UK's Nanoco expects lower revenue after amending Dow license deal
March 31 (Reuters) - British nanotechnology company Nanoco
Group Plc said on Thursday that its full-year revenue
would be less than expected due to lower royalty payments from
Dow Chemical Co after the two amended a licence
agreement.
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Group Plc said on Thursday that its full-year revenue
would be less than expected due to lower royalty payments from
Dow Chemical Co after the two amended a licence
agreement.
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Russia's Sibur CEO says China's Sinopec eyes building Amur gas processing plant
VYNGAPUR, Siberia, March 31 (Reuters) - China Petrochemical
Corporation (Sinopec Group) is among a group of companies
displaying interest in building the Amur gas processing plant,
Sibur chief executive Dmitry Konov told reporters on Thursday.
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Corporation (Sinopec Group) is among a group of companies
displaying interest in building the Amur gas processing plant,
Sibur chief executive Dmitry Konov told reporters on Thursday.
Read more
UK's Nanoco cuts revenue forecast on amended Dow licensing deal
March 31 (Reuters) - British nanotechnology company Nanoco
Group Plc said on Thursday it expects full-year
revenue to be less than it previously expected due to lower
royalty payments from Dow Chemical Co.
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Group Plc said on Thursday it expects full-year
revenue to be less than it previously expected due to lower
royalty payments from Dow Chemical Co.
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Australian prospector goes Hollywood as mining bust bites
SYDNEY, March 31 (Reuters) - Movie making has joined
pursuits such as egg farming, the growing of medical marijuana
and beauty products as another way for struggling mining
companies to weather one of the industry's worst downturns in
decades.
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pursuits such as egg farming, the growing of medical marijuana
and beauty products as another way for struggling mining
companies to weather one of the industry's worst downturns in
decades.
Read more
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Australia's Duet to raise $153 mln to pay for Alcoa pipeline stake
SYDNEY, March 31 (Reuters) - Energy infrastructure owner
Duet Group launched a A$200 million ($153 million)
capital raising on Thursday to finance the purchase of the
remaining 20 percent of the Western Australian state gas
transmission line it does not already own from Alcoa Inc's
Australian arm.
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Duet Group launched a A$200 million ($153 million)
capital raising on Thursday to finance the purchase of the
remaining 20 percent of the Western Australian state gas
transmission line it does not already own from Alcoa Inc's
Australian arm.
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Eldorado Brasil hires Credit Suisse, BofA for bond debut -sources
NEW YORK/SAO PAULO, March 30 (Reuters) - Pulpmaker Eldorado
Brasil SA has hired the investment-banking units of three
international banks and a Brazilian lender to manage a debut
global bond offering of up to $500 million, four sources with
direct knowledge of the decision said on Wednesday.
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Brasil SA has hired the investment-banking units of three
international banks and a Brazilian lender to manage a debut
global bond offering of up to $500 million, four sources with
direct knowledge of the decision said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Kinross okays first-phase expansion of North Africa mine
March 30 (Reuters) - Kinross Gold Corp said on
Wednesday it plans to go ahead with a $300 million, first-phase
expansion of its Tasiast gold mine in North Africa that will
nearly double the mine's production and slash its production
costs.
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Wednesday it plans to go ahead with a $300 million, first-phase
expansion of its Tasiast gold mine in North Africa that will
nearly double the mine's production and slash its production
costs.
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Sex trafficking 'staggering' in illegal Latin American gold mines-researchers
BOGOTA, March 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The scale of
sex trafficking around illegal gold mines in parts of Latin
America is "staggering," and thousands of people working there
are prey to labour exploitation by organised crime groups, a
think-tank said on Wednesday.
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sex trafficking around illegal gold mines in parts of Latin
America is "staggering," and thousands of people working there
are prey to labour exploitation by organised crime groups, a
think-tank said on Wednesday.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets mixed, money flows to UAE
DUBAI, March 30 (Reuters) - Middle East stock markets were
mixed on Wednesday as money flowed into bourses in the United
Arab Emirates but many markets dropped in shrinking volumes,
suggesting some investors were pulling out.
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mixed on Wednesday as money flowed into bourses in the United
Arab Emirates but many markets dropped in shrinking volumes,
suggesting some investors were pulling out.
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Nationalisation not right answer for Tata's UK steel - minister
LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - British business minister Sajid
Javid said he did not think that Tata Steel's British
steel-making assets should be nationalised and there was more
that the European Union could do to help the industry via import
tariffs.
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Javid said he did not think that Tata Steel's British
steel-making assets should be nationalised and there was more
that the European Union could do to help the industry via import
tariffs.
Read more
UPDATE 1-K+S chairman backs CEO after report of pressure to replace him
* Chairman says board to decide succession in due course
(Releads with Chairman backing CEO, background on waste water
disposal, prosecutor's charges)
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(Releads with Chairman backing CEO, background on waste water
disposal, prosecutor's charges)
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RPT-COLUMN-Yellen caution spells trouble for Australian miners: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 30 (Reuters) - Janet Yellen has
emerged as another problem for commodity producers, particularly
those in Australia, as her caution over interest rates has
effectively weakened the U.S. dollar.
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emerged as another problem for commodity producers, particularly
those in Australia, as her caution over interest rates has
effectively weakened the U.S. dollar.
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Russia police say blast kills officer, Islamic State claims responsibility
MOSCOW, March 30 (Reuters) - One police officer was killed
and two injured late on Tuesday when two vehicles were blown up
by an explosive device in Russia's Dagestan region, police said,
while the Islamic State group said it was behind the attack.
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and two injured late on Tuesday when two vehicles were blown up
by an explosive device in Russia's Dagestan region, police said,
while the Islamic State group said it was behind the attack.
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German EconMin wants to help steel sector compete with China
BERLIN, March 30 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Sigmar
Gabriel backs demands from Europe's steel industry to create
globally fair competition and has, with some EU counterparts,
asked the EU to take measures to help, a spokeswoman said on
Wednesday.
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Gabriel backs demands from Europe's steel industry to create
globally fair competition and has, with some EU counterparts,
asked the EU to take measures to help, a spokeswoman said on
Wednesday.
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RPT-UPDATE 2-India's Tata Steel puts British business up for sale
MUMBAI, March 30 (Reuters) - India's Tata Steel,
Britain's largest steelmaker, put its entire UK business up for
sale to stem heavy losses, a move that would draw a line under
its almost decade-long foray into Britain's declining steel
industry.
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Britain's largest steelmaker, put its entire UK business up for
sale to stem heavy losses, a move that would draw a line under
its almost decade-long foray into Britain's declining steel
industry.
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Finland hopes for new growth from shrunken forest industry
LAPPEENRANTA, Finland, March 30 (Reuters) - It has created a
modest 200 jobs in a Finnish forestry industry that has lost
around 20,000 in the past decade, but UPM-Kymmene's new biofuels
plant offers long-awaited growth and hope.
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modest 200 jobs in a Finnish forestry industry that has lost
around 20,000 in the past decade, but UPM-Kymmene's new biofuels
plant offers long-awaited growth and hope.
Read more
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
COLUMN-Yellen caution spells trouble for Australian miners: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 30 (Reuters) - Janet Yellen has
emerged as another problem for commodity producers, particularly
those in Australia, as her caution over interest rates has
effectively weakened the U.S. dollar.
Read more
emerged as another problem for commodity producers, particularly
those in Australia, as her caution over interest rates has
effectively weakened the U.S. dollar.
Read more
BUZZ-India's Tata Steel gains, puts UK business up for sale
** Britain's largest steelmaker is considering the sale of
its entire UK business to stem heavy losses
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its entire UK business to stem heavy losses
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Tata Steel to sell entire UK operation -BBC
March 29 (Reuters) - Britain's largest steelmaker Tata Steel
Ltd is expected to announce the sale of its entire UK
business, BBC reported citing union sources.
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Ltd is expected to announce the sale of its entire UK
business, BBC reported citing union sources.
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Deere acquires stake in U.S. leader in high-clearance sprayers
March 29 (Reuters) - Deere & Co said on Tuesday it
has acquired a majority stake in Hagie Manufacturing, allowing
the farm and construction machinery manufacturer to enter the
high-clearance sprayer market.
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has acquired a majority stake in Hagie Manufacturing, allowing
the farm and construction machinery manufacturer to enter the
high-clearance sprayer market.
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UPDATE 1-No criminal charges in California balcony collapse that killed Irish students
March 29 (Reuters) - No criminal charges will be filed in
connection with the deadly collapse of an apartment balcony in
Berkeley, California, last year in which five visiting Irish
students and an American friend were killed, prosecutors said on
Tuesday.
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connection with the deadly collapse of an apartment balcony in
Berkeley, California, last year in which five visiting Irish
students and an American friend were killed, prosecutors said on
Tuesday.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi falls after weak data, most bourses rise
DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market fell
sharply on Tuesday as petrochemical stocks sagged and the
central bank reported weak economic data, but most major markets
in the region gained.
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sharply on Tuesday as petrochemical stocks sagged and the
central bank reported weak economic data, but most major markets
in the region gained.
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RPT-Facing losses and grain glut, U.S. farmers to plant more corn
MANHATTAN, Ill., March 29 (Reuters) - Three years into a
grain market slump, U.S. farmers are set to plant more corn,
taking a calculated gamble that higher sales will help them make
up for falling prices without triggering even more declines.
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grain market slump, U.S. farmers are set to plant more corn,
taking a calculated gamble that higher sales will help them make
up for falling prices without triggering even more declines.
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British brick maker Forterra aims for 450 mln stg London listing
LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - Brick maker Forterra,
previously known as Hanson's UK building products division, said
on Tuesday it would float in London next month, aiming to
capitalise on demand from house builders in Britain.
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previously known as Hanson's UK building products division, said
on Tuesday it would float in London next month, aiming to
capitalise on demand from house builders in Britain.
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UPDATE 1-Kyrgyzstan's cenbank cuts key rate 200 bp as economy contracts
BISHKEK, March 29 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's central bank cut
its policy rate to 8 percent from 10 percent, it said on
Tuesday, citing economic contraction and falling consumer
prices.
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its policy rate to 8 percent from 10 percent, it said on
Tuesday, citing economic contraction and falling consumer
prices.
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Facing losses and grain glut, U.S. farmers to plant more corn
MANHATTAN, Ill., March 29 (Reuters) - Three years into a
grain market slump, U.S. farmers are set to plant more corn,
taking a calculated gamble that higher sales will help them make
up for falling prices without triggering even more declines.
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grain market slump, U.S. farmers are set to plant more corn,
taking a calculated gamble that higher sales will help them make
up for falling prices without triggering even more declines.
Read more
Monday, March 28, 2016
China's Dongbei Special Steel misses payment on short-term note
SHANGHAI, March 29 (Reuters) - Dongbei Special Steel Group
Co Ltd, an unlisted steel manufacturer based in Northeast China,
missed a payment on an 800 million yuan ($122.98 million)
short-term note which matured over the weekend, the Shanghai
Clearing House said in a statement on its website.
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Co Ltd, an unlisted steel manufacturer based in Northeast China,
missed a payment on an 800 million yuan ($122.98 million)
short-term note which matured over the weekend, the Shanghai
Clearing House said in a statement on its website.
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UPDATE 1-China's Dongbei Special Steel misses payment on short-term note
SHANGHAI, March 29 (Reuters) - Dongbei Special Steel Group
Co Ltd, an unlisted steel manufacturer based in Northeast China,
missed a payment on an 800 million yuan ($123 million)
short-term note which matured over the weekend, the Shanghai
Clearing House said in a statement on its website.
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Co Ltd, an unlisted steel manufacturer based in Northeast China,
missed a payment on an 800 million yuan ($123 million)
short-term note which matured over the weekend, the Shanghai
Clearing House said in a statement on its website.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Brazil steel production to fall further as job losses mount
March 28 (Reuters) - Brazil will produce 32.9 million tonnes
of raw steel in 2016, 1 percent less than last year, as the
sector wrestles with an historic slump in demand amid the worst
recession in a generation, the Brazil Steel Institute said on
Monday.
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of raw steel in 2016, 1 percent less than last year, as the
sector wrestles with an historic slump in demand amid the worst
recession in a generation, the Brazil Steel Institute said on
Monday.
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RPT-Tiny fruit fly sours Australia's big ambitions in agriculture
SYDNEY, March 27 (Reuters) - A tiny fruit fly is undermining
Australia's efforts to grow its $3 billion fruit and vegetable
exports, despite the country reaching a series of free trade
agreements with its largest trading partners in Asia.
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Australia's efforts to grow its $3 billion fruit and vegetable
exports, despite the country reaching a series of free trade
agreements with its largest trading partners in Asia.
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To save South America's forests harmonize tough environment rules - study
TORONTO, March 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - To feed a
growing population without destroying the world's forests,
governments and companies need to harmonise rules on
deforestation to stop farms or cattle ranches from moving
operations into areas with weak environmental laws, researchers
said on Monday.
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growing population without destroying the world's forests,
governments and companies need to harmonise rules on
deforestation to stop farms or cattle ranches from moving
operations into areas with weak environmental laws, researchers
said on Monday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy, mining stocks weigh
TORONTO, March 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell
on Monday, as energy and mining stocks pulled back with oil
prices slightly lower, while consumer names made some gains.
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on Monday, as energy and mining stocks pulled back with oil
prices slightly lower, while consumer names made some gains.
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Sunday, March 27, 2016
S.Korea set for record IPO year as conglomerates prepare to sell family silver
HONG KONG, March 28 (Reuters) - Riding a Seoul stocks
revival, some of South Korea's biggest family firms are set to
clean house this year with multi-billion dollar initial public
offerings that will fire the country to a record year for new
listings.
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revival, some of South Korea's biggest family firms are set to
clean house this year with multi-billion dollar initial public
offerings that will fire the country to a record year for new
listings.
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Cheap buyout plans in Singapore? Not so quick, say minority shareholders
SINGAPORE, March 28 (Reuters) - Singapore managements are
increasingly being forced to pay up for taking their companies
private as minority investors demand bigger premiums to the
depressed market valuations of targets, underscoring a growing
trend of shareholder activism in Asia.
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increasingly being forced to pay up for taking their companies
private as minority investors demand bigger premiums to the
depressed market valuations of targets, underscoring a growing
trend of shareholder activism in Asia.
Read more
Tiny fruit fly sours Australia's big ambitions in agriculture
SYDNEY, March 27 (Reuters) - A tiny fruit fly is undermining
Australia's efforts to grow its $3 billion fruit and vegetable
exports, despite the country reaching a series of free trade
agreements with its largest trading partners in Asia.
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Australia's efforts to grow its $3 billion fruit and vegetable
exports, despite the country reaching a series of free trade
agreements with its largest trading partners in Asia.
Read more
Saturday, March 26, 2016
CORRECTED-Nails and nail varnish: Brussels bombers prepared a "satanic" cocktail
BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - An empty apartment block on a
quiet street turned out to be the perfect place for the three
suspected Brussels attackers to prepare the home-made nail bombs
used in Tuesday's airport and metro attacks that killed at least
31 people.
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quiet street turned out to be the perfect place for the three
suspected Brussels attackers to prepare the home-made nail bombs
used in Tuesday's airport and metro attacks that killed at least
31 people.
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Nails and nail varnish: Brussels bombers prepared a "satanic" cocktail
BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - An empty apartment block on a
quiet street turned out to be the perfect place for the three
suspected Brussels attackers to prepare the home-made nail bombs
used in Tuesday's airport and metro attacks that killed at least
31 people.
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quiet street turned out to be the perfect place for the three
suspected Brussels attackers to prepare the home-made nail bombs
used in Tuesday's airport and metro attacks that killed at least
31 people.
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Friday, March 25, 2016
Polish minister approves tripling of logging in ancient forest
WARSAW, March 25 (Reuters) - Poland will approve a tripling
in the volume of wood to be harvested from Bialowieza Forest,
the environment minister said on Friday, putting the country on
a collision course with the European Union and
environmentalists.
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in the volume of wood to be harvested from Bialowieza Forest,
the environment minister said on Friday, putting the country on
a collision course with the European Union and
environmentalists.
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Zijin Mining's 2015 profit falls 29 pct on weak gold, base metal prices
SINGAPORE, March 25 (Reuters) - Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd
, China's biggest listed gold producer, reported on
Friday a 29.4 percent fall in its 2015 net profit as a weak
global economy pressured metal prices.
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, China's biggest listed gold producer, reported on
Friday a 29.4 percent fall in its 2015 net profit as a weak
global economy pressured metal prices.
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China state firms' Jan-Feb profits fall 14.2 percent y/y
BEIJING, March 25 (Reuters) - Profits from China's state
firms fell 14.2 percent in the January to February period from a
year earlier to 222.61 billion yuan ($34.2 billion), the
Ministry of Finance said on Friday, in a sign of worsening
business conditions from a slowing economy.
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firms fell 14.2 percent in the January to February period from a
year earlier to 222.61 billion yuan ($34.2 billion), the
Ministry of Finance said on Friday, in a sign of worsening
business conditions from a slowing economy.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. extends BMW deadline to get replacement air bag inflators
March 24 (Reuters) - BMW AG will get five more
months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the U.S. auto safety agency
said on Thursday.
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months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the U.S. auto safety agency
said on Thursday.
Read more
China's Dongbei Special Steel says it may be unable to make bond payment
SHANGHAI, March 25 (Reuters) - Dongbei Special Steel Group
Co Ltd may be unable to repay 852 million yuan ($131 million) of
principal and interest on short-term commercial paper maturing
Sunday, the unlisted firm said on Friday in a statement posted
on the website of one of China's main bond clearing houses.
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Co Ltd may be unable to repay 852 million yuan ($131 million) of
principal and interest on short-term commercial paper maturing
Sunday, the unlisted firm said on Friday in a statement posted
on the website of one of China's main bond clearing houses.
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
New York's transportation hub gets massive $22 billion boost
NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) - The New York City metro area
took a giant step toward revitalizing its crumbling
capacity-strained transport hubs on Thursday as a major bistate
agency authorized up to $22 billion of spending on air, rail,
and bus infrastructure.
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took a giant step toward revitalizing its crumbling
capacity-strained transport hubs on Thursday as a major bistate
agency authorized up to $22 billion of spending on air, rail,
and bus infrastructure.
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U.S. extends BMW deadline to get replacement air bag inflators
March 24 (Reuters) - BMW AG will get five more
months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the U.S. auto safety agency
said on Thursday.
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months to acquire Takata air bag replacement parts for
a massive recall because tests showed some of the substitute
inflators may also be defective, the U.S. auto safety agency
said on Thursday.
Read more
U.S. regulators finalize new silica limits for construction, other industries
March 24 (Reuters) - Capping a decades-long effort, U.S.
workplace regulators on Thursday announced a final rule to boost
protections against occupational exposure to crystalline silica,
a carcinogenic dust ubiquitous in construction, foundries and
fracking.
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workplace regulators on Thursday announced a final rule to boost
protections against occupational exposure to crystalline silica,
a carcinogenic dust ubiquitous in construction, foundries and
fracking.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt continues rises after cabinet reshuffle, Gulf slips
DUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Egypt's stock market rose again
on Thursday on hopes a new cabinet could give the economy a
boost, while a pull-back by Brent oil below $40 a barrel
and a cut in telecoms roaming fees pushed down Gulf bourses.
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on Thursday on hopes a new cabinet could give the economy a
boost, while a pull-back by Brent oil below $40 a barrel
and a cut in telecoms roaming fees pushed down Gulf bourses.
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UPDATE 1-China Shenhua Energy's profit falls, to cut output in 2016
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - China Shenhua Energy's
net profit fell 56.9 percent in 2015,
missing forecasts and dropping for a third straight year due to
lower demand in a slowing economy and the country's efforts to
switch to cleaner forms of energy.
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net profit fell 56.9 percent in 2015,
missing forecasts and dropping for a third straight year due to
lower demand in a slowing economy and the country's efforts to
switch to cleaner forms of energy.
Read more
COLUMN-Non-Chinese aluminium output creeps up to four-year high: Andy Home
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - China still holds the key to
balancing the global primary aluminium market.
Read more
balancing the global primary aluminium market.
Read more
Trump's tariff plan could boomerang, spark trade wars with China, Mexico
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's threats to
slap steep tariffs on Chinese and Mexican imports may have won
him votes in Republican primaries but they would likely
backfire, severely disrupting U.S. manufacturers that
increasingly depend on global supply chains.
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slap steep tariffs on Chinese and Mexican imports may have won
him votes in Republican primaries but they would likely
backfire, severely disrupting U.S. manufacturers that
increasingly depend on global supply chains.
Read more
Russian billionaire fond of Faberge eggs hit by more Swiss losses
ZURICH, March 24 (Reuters) - A Russian billionaire with a
soft spot for Faberge eggs continues to be hit hard by his Swiss
industrial portfolio, with steelmaker Schmolz+Bickenbach
on Thursday his latest holding to report a loss.
Read more
soft spot for Faberge eggs continues to be hit hard by his Swiss
industrial portfolio, with steelmaker Schmolz+Bickenbach
on Thursday his latest holding to report a loss.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Russia's NLMK earnings drop 37 pct in fourth quarter
MOSCOW, March 24 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest steelmaker
NLMK said on Thursday its core earnings fell 37
percent in the last three months of 2015 from the previous
quarter due to lower prices for its products and a decline in
sales.
Read more
NLMK said on Thursday its core earnings fell 37
percent in the last three months of 2015 from the previous
quarter due to lower prices for its products and a decline in
sales.
Read more
Petra Diamonds sells exceptional pink diamond for $15 mln
March 24 (Reuters) - Petra Diamonds Ltd said on
Thursday it had recovered and sold an exceptional 32.33 carat
pink diamond from the Williamson mine in Tanzania for $15
million.
Read more
Thursday it had recovered and sold an exceptional 32.33 carat
pink diamond from the Williamson mine in Tanzania for $15
million.
Read more
Barrick Gold to face US group lawsuit over LatAm mine
March 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday granted
class certification for a U.S. class-action lawsuit filed
against Barrick Gold Corp claiming Barrick misstated
facts of its now halted Pascua-Lama gold-mine project on the
border of Argentina and Chile.
Read more
class certification for a U.S. class-action lawsuit filed
against Barrick Gold Corp claiming Barrick misstated
facts of its now halted Pascua-Lama gold-mine project on the
border of Argentina and Chile.
Read more
Renault recalling 10,649 Zoe electric cars for brake hose checks
PARIS, March 24 (Reuters) - Renault is recalling
10,649 Zoe electric cars to remove the potential risk of rupture
to brake fluid hoses, a spokesman for the carmaker said on
Thursday, confirming reports on specialist websites and BFM
Business TV.
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10,649 Zoe electric cars to remove the potential risk of rupture
to brake fluid hoses, a spokesman for the carmaker said on
Thursday, confirming reports on specialist websites and BFM
Business TV.
Read more
China's Bohai Steel bonds off lows after restructuring report
HONG KONG, March 24 (Reuters) - Bohai Steel Group's 2017
bonds held steady on Thursday, after bouncing from lows
following reports the Chinese state-owned steelmaker was
planning to restructure $29.61 billion in debt.
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bonds held steady on Thursday, after bouncing from lows
following reports the Chinese state-owned steelmaker was
planning to restructure $29.61 billion in debt.
Read more
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Australia shares hit 3-week lows, NZ recoils from record high
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Australian shares
fell to their lowest in three weeks on Thursday, while their New
Zealand counterparts recoiled from yet another record high as
investors turned defensive ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Read more
fell to their lowest in three weeks on Thursday, while their New
Zealand counterparts recoiled from yet another record high as
investors turned defensive ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Read more
China's ENN buys $750 mln stake in Australia's Santos
MELBOURNE, March 24 (Reuters) - Chinese private gas
distributor ENN is set to become the top shareholder in
Australia's Santos Ltd after agreeing to buy an 11.7 percent
stake for $750 million from Hony Capital, in a push to get into
gas production.
Read more
distributor ENN is set to become the top shareholder in
Australia's Santos Ltd after agreeing to buy an 11.7 percent
stake for $750 million from Hony Capital, in a push to get into
gas production.
Read more
U.S. firms to invest $2.3 bln in Argentina over 18 months: chamber
BUENOS AIRES, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. firms will invest
more than $2.3 billion in Argentina over the next 12-18 months,
a U.S. chamber of commerce official said, in a boost to
President Mauricio Macri who met with President Barack Obama on
Wednesday.
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more than $2.3 billion in Argentina over the next 12-18 months,
a U.S. chamber of commerce official said, in a boost to
President Mauricio Macri who met with President Barack Obama on
Wednesday.
Read more
Brazil steelmakers to raise flat steel price in April -sources
SAO PAULO, March 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian steelmaker CSN
and the Brazil unit of ArcelorMittal are
preparing to increase the price of flat steel in April, two
distributors said on Wednesday, after rival Usiminas
announced a 10 percent price rise.
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and the Brazil unit of ArcelorMittal are
preparing to increase the price of flat steel in April, two
distributors said on Wednesday, after rival Usiminas
announced a 10 percent price rise.
Read more
U.S. lawmakers call for USDA to review Syngenta deal - WSJ
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - Senator Chuck Grassley and
other U.S. lawmakers are pushing for the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to have a formal role in weighing ChemChina's
planned take over of Switzerland's Syngenta, the Wall
Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Read more
other U.S. lawmakers are pushing for the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to have a formal role in weighing ChemChina's
planned take over of Switzerland's Syngenta, the Wall
Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Kyrgyz security service accuse opposition of planning mass riots
BISHKEK, March 23 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's state security
body said on Wednesday it had audio recordings that showed
several opposition politicians planned mass riots to oust
President Almazbek Atambayev, but two of the accused politicians
denounced the recordings as fakes.
Read more
body said on Wednesday it had audio recordings that showed
several opposition politicians planned mass riots to oust
President Almazbek Atambayev, but two of the accused politicians
denounced the recordings as fakes.
Read more
Miners lead European shares lower, Credit Suisse outperforms
* William Hill slumps after profit warning
(ADVISORY- Reuters plans to replace intra-day European and UK
stock market reports with a Live Markets blog on Eikon - see cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
for site in development. See the bottom of the report for more
details. Adds details, closing prices)
Read more
(ADVISORY- Reuters plans to replace intra-day European and UK
stock market reports with a Live Markets blog on Eikon - see cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
for site in development. See the bottom of the report for more
details. Adds details, closing prices)
Read more
MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt rises after cabinet reshuffle; Gulf mixed
DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) - Egypt's stock market rose on
Wednesday after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reshuffled his
cabinet, while Gulf bourses were mixed in the absence of fresh
incentives to trade.
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Wednesday after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reshuffled his
cabinet, while Gulf bourses were mixed in the absence of fresh
incentives to trade.
Read more
China's biggest cement maker Anhui Conch has first profit fall in 3 yrs
SINGAPORE, March 23 (Reuters) - Anhui Conch
, China's largest cement maker by market value, on
Wednesday reported a 32 percent fall in 2015 net profit, missing
estimates and marking its first profit fall in three years as a
slowing economy hit construction.
Read more
, China's largest cement maker by market value, on
Wednesday reported a 32 percent fall in 2015 net profit, missing
estimates and marking its first profit fall in three years as a
slowing economy hit construction.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-Robust commodity imports don't tell the whole China story: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 23 (Reuters) - - The improved
sentiment surrounding the outlook for China's demand for natural
resources is being reflected by rising imports for some major
commodities, but as usual it pays to be wary when interpreting
the numbers.
Read more
sentiment surrounding the outlook for China's demand for natural
resources is being reflected by rising imports for some major
commodities, but as usual it pays to be wary when interpreting
the numbers.
Read more
RPT-Big Corn finds unlikely allies in US biofuel push: carmakers and drivers
NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. corn producers may have
found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers and American drivers.
Read more
found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers and American drivers.
Read more
Zimbabwe to ban foreign firms in breach of local ownership law
HARARE, March 23 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe will from April 1
cancel licences for foreign firms, including those operating
mines and banks, that have not complied with a law to sell
majority shares to locals, Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao
said on Wednesday.
Read more
cancel licences for foreign firms, including those operating
mines and banks, that have not complied with a law to sell
majority shares to locals, Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao
said on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Zimbabwe to ban foreign firms in breach of local ownership law
HARARE, March 23 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe will from April 1
cancel licences for foreign firms, including those operating
mines and banks, that have not complied with a law to sell
majority shares to locals, Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao
said on Wednesday.
Read more
cancel licences for foreign firms, including those operating
mines and banks, that have not complied with a law to sell
majority shares to locals, Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao
said on Wednesday.
Read more
Mitsui sees around $620 mln annual loss on writedowns on copper, LNG assets
TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Japanese trading firm Mitsui &
Co said on Wednesday it expected a net loss of 70
billion yen ($623 million) for the business year to March 31,
against an earlier forecast for a profit of 190 billion yen, hit
by hefty one-off losses in its copper and other resource assets.
Read more
Co said on Wednesday it expected a net loss of 70
billion yen ($623 million) for the business year to March 31,
against an earlier forecast for a profit of 190 billion yen, hit
by hefty one-off losses in its copper and other resource assets.
Read more
Poland may raise stake in copper miner KGHM- report
WARSAW, March 23 (Reuters) - Poland may consider increasing
its stake in copper producer KGHM to around 40 percent
from the current 31.8 percent if it has the funds, the country's
treasury minister told Gazeta Polska.
Read more
its stake in copper producer KGHM to around 40 percent
from the current 31.8 percent if it has the funds, the country's
treasury minister told Gazeta Polska.
Read more
WORLD NEWS SCHEDULE AT 0600 GMT/2 AM ET
BRUSSELS - Belgian police hunt Islamic State suspect seen
with two supposed suicide bombers shortly before they struck
Brussels Airport in first of two attacks that also hit the
city's metro, killing at least 30 and wounding over 200.
(BELGIUM-BLAST/ (UPDATE 1, TV, PIX, GRAPHICS), expect by 0800
GMT/4 AM ET, by Alastair Macdonald, Foo Yun Chee and Bate Felix,
1000 words)
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with two supposed suicide bombers shortly before they struck
Brussels Airport in first of two attacks that also hit the
city's metro, killing at least 30 and wounding over 200.
(BELGIUM-BLAST/ (UPDATE 1, TV, PIX, GRAPHICS), expect by 0800
GMT/4 AM ET, by Alastair Macdonald, Foo Yun Chee and Bate Felix,
1000 words)
Read more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Big Corn finds unlikely allies in US biofuel push: carmakers and drivers
NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. corn producers may have
found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers and American drivers.
Read more
found two unlikely allies in their decade-long battle with big
oil to get ethanol into the nation's fuel stream: automobile
manufacturers and American drivers.
Read more
UPDATE 1-China's Jiangxi Copper plans output cuts after profit fall
* Sees downward pressure on copper prices this year
(Adds production figures, views of copper market)
Read more
(Adds production figures, views of copper market)
Read more
COLUMN-Robust commodity imports don't tell the whole China story: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 23 (Reuters) - - The improved
sentiment surrounding the outlook for China's demand for natural
resources is being reflected by rising imports for some major
commodities, but as usual it pays to be wary when interpreting
the numbers.
Read more
sentiment surrounding the outlook for China's demand for natural
resources is being reflected by rising imports for some major
commodities, but as usual it pays to be wary when interpreting
the numbers.
Read more
HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q1 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
March 23 (Reuters) - Optimism for the coming six months
among Asia-Pacific's biggest firms picked up in the first
quarter of 2016, tempered mainly by concerns about declining
demand in China and excessive currency volatility, a Thomson
Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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among Asia-Pacific's biggest firms picked up in the first
quarter of 2016, tempered mainly by concerns about declining
demand in China and excessive currency volatility, a Thomson
Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
Read more
HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q1 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
March 23 (Reuters) - Optimism for the coming six months
among Asia-Pacific's biggest firms picked up in the first
quarter of 2016, tempered mainly by concerns about declining
demand in China and excessive currency volatility, a Thomson
Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
Read more
among Asia-Pacific's biggest firms picked up in the first
quarter of 2016, tempered mainly by concerns about declining
demand in China and excessive currency volatility, a Thomson
Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-LME walks fine line between beasts of aluminium and regulation: Andy Home
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME)
has just announced proposals for a new layer of regulatory
oversight in the form of "accountability levels".
Read more
has just announced proposals for a new layer of regulatory
oversight in the form of "accountability levels".
Read more
RPT-UPDATE 1-Axiom Mining's nickel license revoked by Solomon Islands' court
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - The development of a large
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two miners in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two miners in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
RPT-UPDATE 1-Some Japanese aluminium buyers agree to Q2 premium of $115/T -sources
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Some Japanese aluminium buyers
have agreed to pay a premium of $115 per tonne for primary metal
for shipment in the April-June quarter, three sources directly
involved in the quarterly pricing talks said.
Read more
have agreed to pay a premium of $115 per tonne for primary metal
for shipment in the April-June quarter, three sources directly
involved in the quarterly pricing talks said.
Read more
China's Fosun swoops on central London office complex - source
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - Fosun International
is set to close a deal worth about 300 million pounds ($426.4
million) on Wednesday to buy the Thomas More Square complex in
London in its biggest real estate transaction in Europe, a
source familiar with the matter said.
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is set to close a deal worth about 300 million pounds ($426.4
million) on Wednesday to buy the Thomas More Square complex in
London in its biggest real estate transaction in Europe, a
source familiar with the matter said.
Read more
Rise in Anglo American share price could offer chance to fill its coffers
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - The doubling of Anglo
American's share price since late January means the time
could be ripe for a rights issue rather than an asset fire sale
to boost its defences against tumbling commodity prices, fund
managers say.
Read more
American's share price since late January means the time
could be ripe for a rights issue rather than an asset fire sale
to boost its defences against tumbling commodity prices, fund
managers say.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Axiom Mining's nickel license revoked by Solomon Islands' court
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - The development of a large
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two miners in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two miners in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Brazil police targets Odebrecht in new anti-corruption raid
BRASILIA, March 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal police were
seeking to arrest 15 people on Tuesday as part of the corruption
investigation centered on state-run oil producer Petroleo
Brasileiro SA, police and federal prosecutors said.
Read more
seeking to arrest 15 people on Tuesday as part of the corruption
investigation centered on state-run oil producer Petroleo
Brasileiro SA, police and federal prosecutors said.
Read more
Shell, CNOOC take final decision to expand China petrochem plant
March 22 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc and
China's CNOOC Ltd said they had made a final decision
to double capacity of their jointly owned ethylene plant in
China's Guangdong province.
Read more
China's CNOOC Ltd said they had made a final decision
to double capacity of their jointly owned ethylene plant in
China's Guangdong province.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Some Japanese aluminium buyers agree to Q2 premium of $115/T -sources
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Some Japanese aluminium buyers
have agreed to pay a premium of $115 per tonne for primary metal
for shipment in the April-June quarter, three sources directly
involved in the quarterly pricing talks said.
Read more
have agreed to pay a premium of $115 per tonne for primary metal
for shipment in the April-June quarter, three sources directly
involved in the quarterly pricing talks said.
Read more
Axiom Mining's nickel license revoked by Solomon Islands' court
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - The development of a large
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two firms in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
nickel deposit in the Solomon Islands is back to square one this
week, as the nation's highest court ruled that neither of the
two firms in Japan and Australia fighting over the discovery
were entitled to the license.
Read more
Monday, March 21, 2016
UPDATE 4-Congo ex-vice president guilty in landmark ICC war rape ruling
THE HAGUE, March 21 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of
Congo's Jean-Pierre Bemba became the highest-ranking politician
convicted by the international war crimes court on Monday, when
it judged him responsible for a campaign of rape and murder in
Central African Republic.
Read more
Congo's Jean-Pierre Bemba became the highest-ranking politician
convicted by the international war crimes court on Monday, when
it judged him responsible for a campaign of rape and murder in
Central African Republic.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Apple's robot rips apart iPhones for recycling
March 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Monday unveiled a
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
REFILE-Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones
March 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Monday unveiled a
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Alberta regulator sets steam restriction at CNRL oil sands project
CALGARY, Alberta, March 21 (Reuters) - The Alberta Energy
Regulator said on Monday it is implementing additional
requirements at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's
Primrose oil sands project after concluding excessive steaming
caused a 6,648-barrel bitumen emulsion leak in 2013.
Read more
Regulator said on Monday it is implementing additional
requirements at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's
Primrose oil sands project after concluding excessive steaming
caused a 6,648-barrel bitumen emulsion leak in 2013.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Louis Dreyfus profits fall, seeks partners
* China's destocking, overseas acquisitions key trends
(Updates with partnership plans, details on results)
Read more
(Updates with partnership plans, details on results)
Read more
RPT-Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones
March 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Monday unveiled a
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
robotic system called Liam to take apart junked iPhones and
recover valuable materials that can be recycled, such as silver
and tungsten.
Read more
ICC convicts Congolese politician of Central African war crimes
THE HAGUE, March 21 (Reuters) - Judges at the International
Criminal Court on Monday found Congolese politician Jean-Pierre
Bemba guilty of war crimes, including murder, rape and pillage
during a 2001-2002 conflict in the Central African Republic.
Read more
Criminal Court on Monday found Congolese politician Jean-Pierre
Bemba guilty of war crimes, including murder, rape and pillage
during a 2001-2002 conflict in the Central African Republic.
Read more
MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt resumes post-devaluation uptrend, Gulf moves little
DUBAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Egypt's stock market resumed
rising on Monday after soaring last week in response to a
currency devaluation, while most Gulf markets moved little as
oil prices pulled back slightly.
Read more
rising on Monday after soaring last week in response to a
currency devaluation, while most Gulf markets moved little as
oil prices pulled back slightly.
Read more
Bayer shares jump on Monsanto crop science interest
FRANKFURT, March 21 (Reuters) - Shares in German drugs and
pesticides maker Bayer rose more than 5 percent on
Monday after sources close to the matter told Reuters that
Monsanto was interested in a deal with its crop science
business.
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pesticides maker Bayer rose more than 5 percent on
Monday after sources close to the matter told Reuters that
Monsanto was interested in a deal with its crop science
business.
Read more
WL Ross to buy chemicals distributor Nexeo from TPG
March 21 (Reuters) - WL Ross Holdings Corp said it
would buy chemicals and plastics distributor Nexeo Solutions
Holdings LLC from private equity firm TPG in a cash-and-stock
deal valued at $1.67 billion.
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would buy chemicals and plastics distributor Nexeo Solutions
Holdings LLC from private equity firm TPG in a cash-and-stock
deal valued at $1.67 billion.
Read more
Israel Chemicals CEO is candidate to head Syngenta- media
TEL AVIV, March 21 (Reuters) - Israel Chemicals
Chief Executive Stefan Borgas is a leading candidate to take the
top job at Swiss agrochemicals group Syngenta, Israeli
media reported on Monday.
Read more
Chief Executive Stefan Borgas is a leading candidate to take the
top job at Swiss agrochemicals group Syngenta, Israeli
media reported on Monday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-UK's Synthomer to buy US adhesives & coatings firm for $226 mln
March 21 (Reuters) - Chemicals maker Synthomer Plc
said it would buy U.S.-based Hexion Performance Adhesives &
Coatings for $226 million, to grow its presence in the United
States and Asia.
Read more
said it would buy U.S.-based Hexion Performance Adhesives &
Coatings for $226 million, to grow its presence in the United
States and Asia.
Read more
BUZZ-UK miners: down as USD makes small comeback
** UK miners among top losers on FTSE 100 as USD
stages a small rebound from near 5-mth lows
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stages a small rebound from near 5-mth lows
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UK's Synthomer to buy US adhesives & coatings firm for $226 mln
March 21 (Reuters) - Chemicals maker Synthomer Plc
said it would buy U.S.-based HEXION Performance Adhesives &
Coatings for $226 million, to grow its presence in the United
States and Asia.
Read more
said it would buy U.S.-based HEXION Performance Adhesives &
Coatings for $226 million, to grow its presence in the United
States and Asia.
Read more
RPT-Indian jewellers calls off strike; gold imports to rise
MUMBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Indian jewellers called off a
19-day strike late on Saturday after government assured they
will not be "harassed" by the excise department in collecting a
new tax, the head of a trade body told Reuters.
Read more
19-day strike late on Saturday after government assured they
will not be "harassed" by the excise department in collecting a
new tax, the head of a trade body told Reuters.
Read more
Sunday, March 20, 2016
UPDATE 6-Sherwin-Williams paint company to buy Valspar for $9.3 bln
March 20 (Reuters) - The Sherwin-Williams Co has
agreed to acquire rival U.S. paint company Valspar Corp,
the companies said on Sunday, in an all-cash deal valued at
about $9.3 billion.
Read more
agreed to acquire rival U.S. paint company Valspar Corp,
the companies said on Sunday, in an all-cash deal valued at
about $9.3 billion.
Read more
Congolese is highest-ranking politician set for Hague court verdict
AMSTERDAM, March 20 (Reuters) - A former Congolese
vice-president becomes the most senior political leader ever to
face judgment before the International Criminal Court on Monday,
when judges rule on whether he committed war crimes in the
Central African Republic (CAR).
Read more
vice-president becomes the most senior political leader ever to
face judgment before the International Criminal Court on Monday,
when judges rule on whether he committed war crimes in the
Central African Republic (CAR).
Read more
Australian govt abandons campaign to log World Heritage forest
SYDNEY, March 20 (Reuters) - The Australian government ended
its push to log World Heritage-listed forests on the southern
island state of Tasmania on Sunday, after the United Nations
cultural agency UNESCO issued a report calling for the area to
remain protected from logging.
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its push to log World Heritage-listed forests on the southern
island state of Tasmania on Sunday, after the United Nations
cultural agency UNESCO issued a report calling for the area to
remain protected from logging.
Read more
Saturday, March 19, 2016
UPDATE 4-Brazil's Agnelli, who turned Vale into top miner, dies in crash
SAO PAULO, March 19 (Reuters) - Roger Agnelli, the Brazilian
banker who turned Vale SA into the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer, died on Saturday in a plane crash, a source close
to aviation authorities told Reuters. He was 56.
Read more
banker who turned Vale SA into the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer, died on Saturday in a plane crash, a source close
to aviation authorities told Reuters. He was 56.
Read more
Congo orders mining and oil companies to pay taxes in U.S. dollars
KINSHASA, March 19 (Reuters) - Mining and oil firms in
Democratic Republic of Congo must pay taxes and import duties in
U.S. dollars from Saturday rather than in the national currency,
the Central Bank of the Congo said.
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Democratic Republic of Congo must pay taxes and import duties in
U.S. dollars from Saturday rather than in the national currency,
the Central Bank of the Congo said.
Read more
Indian jewellers calls off strike; gold imports to rise
MUMBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Indian jewellers called off a
19-day strike late on Saturday after government assured they
will not be "harassed" by the excise department in collecting a
new tax, the head of a trade body told Reuters.
Read more
19-day strike late on Saturday after government assured they
will not be "harassed" by the excise department in collecting a
new tax, the head of a trade body told Reuters.
Read more
U.S. Steel to lay off workers, idle plants
March 18 (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp said it
would idle plants and lay off workers in Alabama, Ohio and Texas
as it tries to keep a lid on costs to tackle a steep fall in
steel prices.
Read more
would idle plants and lay off workers in Alabama, Ohio and Texas
as it tries to keep a lid on costs to tackle a steep fall in
steel prices.
Read more
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Сервис SteamBroker предоставляет площадку для торговли вещами из сервиса цифровой дистрибуции Steam. На нашей площадке вы можете купить у других пользователей или продать сами любые предметы из Вашего инвентаря, которые возможно передать через торговое предложение Steam. Например, вещи из таких игр как Dota™ 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™ 2, H1Z1 и прочих. А так же возможна продажа коллекционных карточек Steam и даже игр, в виде подарков в инвентаре, которые так же возможно передавать. Вы можете купить вещи за ту цену, которую указывают другие пользователи, что гарантирует отличные цены без лишних наценок.
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Brazil's Usiminas board calls meeting for capital increase -sources
SAO PAULO, March 18 (Reuters) - The board of Brazilian
steelmaker Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA
decided on Friday to call a shareholder meeting on April 18 to
discuss a 1 billion-real ($278 million) capital increase
proposed by Japan's Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Corp, two sources
with knowledge of the decision said.
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steelmaker Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA
decided on Friday to call a shareholder meeting on April 18 to
discuss a 1 billion-real ($278 million) capital increase
proposed by Japan's Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Corp, two sources
with knowledge of the decision said.
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Congo soldiers accused of attacking civilians - report
BRAZZAVILLE, March 18 (Reuters) - Soldiers in Democratic
Republic of Congo's army have taken part in at least three
deadly attacks on civilians and turned a blind eye to other
assaults carried out by rebels, a former U.N. investigator said
in a report released on Friday.
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Republic of Congo's army have taken part in at least three
deadly attacks on civilians and turned a blind eye to other
assaults carried out by rebels, a former U.N. investigator said
in a report released on Friday.
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