KINSHASA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The death on Wednesday of
Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi leaves opponents of
President Joseph Kabila seriously weakened in their bid to force
Kabila to quit power after he defied constitutional term limits
to stay on last year.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
UPDATE 1-EU set to approve ChemChina's $43 bln bid for Syngenta - sources
BRUSSELS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - ChemChina is set to
secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $43 billion bid
for Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the
largest foreign acquisition by a Chinese company, two people
familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $43 billion bid
for Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the
largest foreign acquisition by a Chinese company, two people
familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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Congolese police fire tear gas at protesters in Kinshasa
KINSHASA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Congolese police fired tear gas
on Thursday at more than 100 anti-government protesters gathered
near the home of late opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi in
the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters witness said.
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on Thursday at more than 100 anti-government protesters gathered
near the home of late opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi in
the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters witness said.
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Brazil top court picks newest member to head corruption probes
BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court picked its
newest member on Thursday to take over the investigation of
politicians implicated in Brazil's biggest graft scandal, which
is expected to shake the country's establishment and its
government.
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newest member on Thursday to take over the investigation of
politicians implicated in Brazil's biggest graft scandal, which
is expected to shake the country's establishment and its
government.
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Sri Lankan shares edge up as investors buy battered blue chips
COLOMBO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares closed slightly
higher on Thursday, snapping two straight sessions of falls, as
investors picked up battered blue chips while net foreign buying
also boosted sentiment.
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higher on Thursday, snapping two straight sessions of falls, as
investors picked up battered blue chips while net foreign buying
also boosted sentiment.
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COLUMN-Another year, another lead squeeze, but is this one different? Andy Home
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Last year zinc was the star
performer among the major base metals traded on the London Metal
Exchange (LME).
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performer among the major base metals traded on the London Metal
Exchange (LME).
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Britain's FTSE flat as sterling strength outweighs M&A and strong miners
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100
index was flat on Thursday, as a strong sterling offset
gains by consumer products group Reckitt Benckiser
related to a potential acquisition, as well as strong energy and
mining sectors.
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index was flat on Thursday, as a strong sterling offset
gains by consumer products group Reckitt Benckiser
related to a potential acquisition, as well as strong energy and
mining sectors.
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Severstal beats forecasts with 32 pct jump in quarterly earnings
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Severstal, one of
Russia's largest steelmakers, said on Thursday its
fourth-quarter core earnings jumped 32 percent from a year
earlier to $528 million, benefiting from a rebound in steel
prices and an improving domestic economy.
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Russia's largest steelmakers, said on Thursday its
fourth-quarter core earnings jumped 32 percent from a year
earlier to $528 million, benefiting from a rebound in steel
prices and an improving domestic economy.
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British construction grows more slowly, costs soar - PMI
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain's construction industry
grew last month at the weakest rate since August against a
backdrop of rocketing costs linked to the Brexit vote, but
builders were more upbeat about the year ahead, an industry
survey showed on Thursday.
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grew last month at the weakest rate since August against a
backdrop of rocketing costs linked to the Brexit vote, but
builders were more upbeat about the year ahead, an industry
survey showed on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Glencore sticks with 2017 production targets
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Glencore stuck with its
target for broadly higher output in 2017 on Thursday after
reporting falls in copper and zinc which led overall production
lower last year.
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target for broadly higher output in 2017 on Thursday after
reporting falls in copper and zinc which led overall production
lower last year.
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Glencore sticks with 2017 production targets
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mining and trading group
Glencore's full-year output was in line with target, it
said on Thursday, and reiterated its 2017 guidance.
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Glencore's full-year output was in line with target, it
said on Thursday, and reiterated its 2017 guidance.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
UPDATE 1-Philippines to shut mines, suspend others as clampdown deepens
MANILA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Philippines will close down
over 20 mines, mostly nickel producers that account for about
half of output in the world's biggest nickel ore supplier, as a
government campaign to fight environmental degradation deepens.
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over 20 mines, mostly nickel producers that account for about
half of output in the world's biggest nickel ore supplier, as a
government campaign to fight environmental degradation deepens.
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After 16 attempts, a cheaper method for carbon capture at work in India
MUMBAI, Feb 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As students at
the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur in
eastern India, Aniruddha Sharma and Prateek Bumb had one
obsession: finding a cheaper, more efficient way to capture
carbon emissions to combat climate change.
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the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur in
eastern India, Aniruddha Sharma and Prateek Bumb had one
obsession: finding a cheaper, more efficient way to capture
carbon emissions to combat climate change.
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NEWSMAKER-Congo's Tshisekedi leaves legacy of democratic struggle, unfulfilled promise
KINSHASA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The dates below the framed
black-and-white photograph of Etienne Tshisekedi in the
reception hall of the prime minister's offices in Democratic
Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, testify to a fraught and
complicated relationship with power.
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black-and-white photograph of Etienne Tshisekedi in the
reception hall of the prime minister's offices in Democratic
Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, testify to a fraught and
complicated relationship with power.
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UPDATE 4-Congo's main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, dies at 84
KINSHASA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's
veteran opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, has died in
Brussels aged 84, his party said on Wednesday.
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veteran opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, has died in
Brussels aged 84, his party said on Wednesday.
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Ending years of cuts, miners are exploring again - cautiously
SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - After years of cutting budgets and
squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises with resources stocks, Cameco slumps
TORONTO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index ended
slightly higher on Wednesday, boosted by gains for some miners
and energy companies, while a scrapped contract to supply
uranium pushed Cameco Corp down 11.3 percent.
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slightly higher on Wednesday, boosted by gains for some miners
and energy companies, while a scrapped contract to supply
uranium pushed Cameco Corp down 11.3 percent.
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Congo's main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, dies -diplomatic sources
KINSHASA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Congo's main opposition leader,
Etienne Tshisekedi, one of the country's most important
advocates of democracy, has died in Brussels aged 84, diplomatic
sources said on Wednesday.
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Etienne Tshisekedi, one of the country's most important
advocates of democracy, has died in Brussels aged 84, diplomatic
sources said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Voestalpine says acted legally in communicating Texas plant costs
* Costs for Texas plant increased by around one-third
(Adds comment by financial watchdog, details, background)
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(Adds comment by financial watchdog, details, background)
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Forestry firm UPM says eyeing next biofuel investment
HELSINKI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Finnish pulp and paper maker
UPM-Kymmene is planning its next step in wood-based
renewable fuel products after a successful ramp-up at its
initial biofuels plant, the head of UPM's biofuels business said
on Wednesday.
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UPM-Kymmene is planning its next step in wood-based
renewable fuel products after a successful ramp-up at its
initial biofuels plant, the head of UPM's biofuels business said
on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Arconic digs in heels against Elliott as proxy fight begins
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Arconic Inc Chief
Executive Officer Klaus Kleinfeld, under pressure from hedge
fund Elliott Management, on Wednesday defended the metal maker's
performance since spinning off from aluminum producer Alcoa Corp
.
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Executive Officer Klaus Kleinfeld, under pressure from hedge
fund Elliott Management, on Wednesday defended the metal maker's
performance since spinning off from aluminum producer Alcoa Corp
.
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. factory activity hits two-year high; private payrolls surge
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. factory activity
accelerated to more than a two-year high in January amid
sustained increases in new orders and raw material costs,
pointing to a recovery in manufacturing as domestic demand
strengthens and the drag from low oil prices ebbs.
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accelerated to more than a two-year high in January amid
sustained increases in new orders and raw material costs,
pointing to a recovery in manufacturing as domestic demand
strengthens and the drag from low oil prices ebbs.
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Ukraine's steel output rises 8.5 pct in Jan
KIEV, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's steel production rose 8.5
percent year-on-year in January to 2.1 million tonnes, local
specialised news agency Uaprom said on Wednesday.
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percent year-on-year in January to 2.1 million tonnes, local
specialised news agency Uaprom said on Wednesday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises early as oil boosts energy stocks; Cameco slumps
TORONTO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index gained
early on Wednesday as energy stocks jumped with higher oil
prices, while uranium producer Cameco Corp sank after
saying its contract to supply the operator of Japan's wrecked
Fukushima nuclear plant had been scrapped.
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early on Wednesday as energy stocks jumped with higher oil
prices, while uranium producer Cameco Corp sank after
saying its contract to supply the operator of Japan's wrecked
Fukushima nuclear plant had been scrapped.
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FEATURE-Green startups sprout on shores of polluted Russian lake
IRKUTSK, Russia, Feb 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Denis
Klimentyev, an eco-entrepreneur in eastern Russia's Irkutsk
region, produces camelina oil, used in cooking, and sells it to
supermarkets as part of a co-operative also supplying herbal
teas and jams made from wild forest fruits.
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Klimentyev, an eco-entrepreneur in eastern Russia's Irkutsk
region, produces camelina oil, used in cooking, and sells it to
supermarkets as part of a co-operative also supplying herbal
teas and jams made from wild forest fruits.
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Tepco scraps uranium supply contract with Canada's Cameco
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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Royal Mint bullion coin sales surge on wave of political turmoil
LLANTRISANT, Wales, Feb 1 (Reuters) - In a warehouse a dozen
miles to the northwest of Cardiff, the Royal Mint is running its
machines through the night to keep up with demand for one of the
big beneficiaries of the last year's political turmoil - gold
and silver bullion.
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miles to the northwest of Cardiff, the Royal Mint is running its
machines through the night to keep up with demand for one of the
big beneficiaries of the last year's political turmoil - gold
and silver bullion.
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RPT-COLUMN-China iron ore imports off to strong start; support rally: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 1 (Reuters) - There is
fundamental justification for the strong start to 2017 for iron
ore prices, with imports by top buyer China remaining robust and
showing no signs of easing.
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fundamental justification for the strong start to 2017 for iron
ore prices, with imports by top buyer China remaining robust and
showing no signs of easing.
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Japan's Kansai Electric cancels plans to switch oil-fired power station to coal
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Kansai Electric Power has
cancelled plans to switch a 1,200 megawatt oil-fired power
station to coal as demand for electricity fell amid a push to
cut the country's emissions after it signed up to a global
climate change accord.
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cancelled plans to switch a 1,200 megawatt oil-fired power
station to coal as demand for electricity fell amid a push to
cut the country's emissions after it signed up to a global
climate change accord.
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UPDATE 1-Investor Standard Life seeks change at Sports Direct, Volkswagen
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Standard Life Investments, the
fund arm of insurer Standard Life, has concerns about
governance at Sports Direct and Volkswagen
and will press for more change at the companies, it said in its
annual governance report on Wednesday.
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fund arm of insurer Standard Life, has concerns about
governance at Sports Direct and Volkswagen
and will press for more change at the companies, it said in its
annual governance report on Wednesday.
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RPT-UK corporate pensions headache could worsen in 2017
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - More UK companies are expected to
adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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Flowering compost urinals adorn smelly corner of Paris
PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Two compost urinals topped with
miniature gardens have been installed at a notoriously smelly
site in Paris - behind the Gare de Lyon station in the east of
the French capital.
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miniature gardens have been installed at a notoriously smelly
site in Paris - behind the Gare de Lyon station in the east of
the French capital.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
COLUMN-China iron ore imports off to strong start; support rally: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 1 (Reuters) - There is
fundamental justification for the strong start to 2017 for iron
ore prices, with imports by top buyer China remaining robust and
showing no signs of easing.
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fundamental justification for the strong start to 2017 for iron
ore prices, with imports by top buyer China remaining robust and
showing no signs of easing.
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UPDATE 2-Chilean workers vote to strike at world no.1 copper mine
SANTIAGO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Workers at BHP Billiton's
Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest
copper mine, have voted to reject a company wage offer and go on
strike, the union told Reuters in the early hours of Wednesday.
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Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest
copper mine, have voted to reject a company wage offer and go on
strike, the union told Reuters in the early hours of Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Elliott nominates 5 directors in Arconic proxy fight
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Elliott Management launched a
proxy fight against metals maker Arconic Inc.
nominating five directors on Tuesday to serve on the company's
board.
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proxy fight against metals maker Arconic Inc.
nominating five directors on Tuesday to serve on the company's
board.
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Philippine minister says some mines need to be shut on eve of green audit results
MANILA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Some Philippine mines need to be
shut given the environmental harm they have caused, the minister
in charge of sector said on Wednesday, a day before the
government announces the results of a months-long review of the
country's mineral producers.
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shut given the environmental harm they have caused, the minister
in charge of sector said on Wednesday, a day before the
government announces the results of a months-long review of the
country's mineral producers.
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Elliott nominates 5 directors in proxy fight aimed at Arconic
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Arconic Inc. is facing
a proxy fight from its largest shareholder after Elliott
Management on Tuesday nominated five directors to serve on the
company's board.
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a proxy fight from its largest shareholder after Elliott
Management on Tuesday nominated five directors to serve on the
company's board.
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UPDATE 2-Elliott starts proxy fight with Arconic as it posts Q4 loss
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott
Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other industries, campaigning for the
ouster of the company's chief executive and saying it had a plan
to boost the company's performance.
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Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other industries, campaigning for the
ouster of the company's chief executive and saying it had a plan
to boost the company's performance.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil court upholds decision blocking Petrobras plan for fuels unit
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A Brazilian federal court
rejected an appeal by state-run oil firm Petrobras and upheld a
decision blocking the company's plan to sell a stake in fuel
distribution unit BR Distribuidora, according to a court
document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
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rejected an appeal by state-run oil firm Petrobras and upheld a
decision blocking the company's plan to sell a stake in fuel
distribution unit BR Distribuidora, according to a court
document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
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Anadarko posts smaller quarterly loss
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum
Corp reported a smaller fourth-quarter loss than a year
ago, when it recorded one-time charges totaling $954 million.
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Corp reported a smaller fourth-quarter loss than a year
ago, when it recorded one-time charges totaling $954 million.
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Two dead at Hochschild gold and silver mine in Peru -police
LIMA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Two workers died when a tunnel
caved in at Hochschild Mining Plc's Inmaculada gold and
silver mine in southern Peru on Tuesday, a police chief said on
local broadcaster RPP.
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caved in at Hochschild Mining Plc's Inmaculada gold and
silver mine in southern Peru on Tuesday, a police chief said on
local broadcaster RPP.
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REFILE-Gold becomes one of investors' favorite safe havens with Trump uncertainty
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some of Wall Street's largest
fund managers have taken a contrarian bet on gold, wagering that
U.S. President Donald Trump's governing style and upcoming
elections in Europe will combine to create more stock market
volatility and boost the prices of a metal long seen as a safe
haven.
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fund managers have taken a contrarian bet on gold, wagering that
U.S. President Donald Trump's governing style and upcoming
elections in Europe will combine to create more stock market
volatility and boost the prices of a metal long seen as a safe
haven.
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European shares end January lower as Trump rally fades
* Live Markets blog: cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
STOXX Europe 600 index ends month down 0.4 pct
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STOXX Europe 600 index ends month down 0.4 pct
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UK corporate pensions headache could worsen in 2017
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - More UK companies are expected to
adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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UPDATE 1-Ecobat, two other lead recylers face EU antitrust fines - sources
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ecobat Technologies,
the world's biggest lead recycler, Belgian rival Campine
and France's Recylex are set to be fined by EU
antitrust regulators next month for taking part in a cartel, two
people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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the world's biggest lead recycler, Belgian rival Campine
and France's Recylex are set to be fined by EU
antitrust regulators next month for taking part in a cartel, two
people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Congo says M23 fighters captured downed air crew
KINSHASA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Congolese army on Tuesday
said armed fighters belonging to the former M23 rebel group had
captured four crew members of a military helicopter which
crashed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, and
that three died after being tortured.
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said armed fighters belonging to the former M23 rebel group had
captured four crew members of a military helicopter which
crashed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, and
that three died after being tortured.
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Grammer says Hastor demand for board reshuffle is "not comprehensible"
FRANKFURT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - German automotive interiors
maker Grammer rebuffed efforts by Bosnia's Hastor
family, a minority shareholder, to replace nearly half of its
supervisory board, saying the demand was "completely unexpected
and not comprehensible".
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maker Grammer rebuffed efforts by Bosnia's Hastor
family, a minority shareholder, to replace nearly half of its
supervisory board, saying the demand was "completely unexpected
and not comprehensible".
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Global ag tech startup investments drop 30 pct in 2016 -study
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Global investments in
agriculture technology startups fell 30 percent in 2016 as
investor interest in companies offering drones and
satellite-guided farm machines cooled following the biggest
capital inflow ever a year earlier, according to a study
released on Tuesday.
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agriculture technology startups fell 30 percent in 2016 as
investor interest in companies offering drones and
satellite-guided farm machines cooled following the biggest
capital inflow ever a year earlier, according to a study
released on Tuesday.
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Steelmaker Nucor's quarterly revenue rises 14.5 pct
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Steelmaker Nucor Corp reported a
14.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, as its steel
mill shipments increased.
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14.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, as its steel
mill shipments increased.
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Sri Lankan shares fall on foreign selling amid political uncertainties
COLOMBO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares fell on
Tuesday to end near a 10-month low as foreign investors sold
equities amid political instability and on worries of further
interest rate hikes, brokers said.
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Tuesday to end near a 10-month low as foreign investors sold
equities amid political instability and on worries of further
interest rate hikes, brokers said.
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European shares set for 3rd month of gains, Ocado soars
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - European shares headed for their
third straight month of gains on Tuesday, underpinned by a rally
in British online supermarket Ocado and Swedish engineer Alfa
Laval after encouraging earnings updates.
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third straight month of gains on Tuesday, underpinned by a rally
in British online supermarket Ocado and Swedish engineer Alfa
Laval after encouraging earnings updates.
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UPDATE 1-Zimplats says Zimbabwe in fresh bid to seize its mining claims
HARARE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's government has made a
fresh attempt to seize more than half of platinum producer
Zimplats' mining land, the company said on Tuesday.
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fresh attempt to seize more than half of platinum producer
Zimplats' mining land, the company said on Tuesday.
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Brazil's Petrobras says judge orders suspension of Suape and Citepe sale
BRASILIA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company
Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Tuesday a judge had
ordered the suspension of the sale of petrochemical companies
Suape and Citepe.
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Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Tuesday a judge had
ordered the suspension of the sale of petrochemical companies
Suape and Citepe.
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Lisin's Freight One bids for Russian Railways stake in Transcontainer - Ifax
MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Freight One, Russia's largest
freight rail operator and part of Vladimir Lisin's UCL Holding,
has submitted an official bid for a stake in Transcontainer
, Freight One board member Alexander Sapronov was
quoted as saying by Interfax on Tuesday.
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freight rail operator and part of Vladimir Lisin's UCL Holding,
has submitted an official bid for a stake in Transcontainer
, Freight One board member Alexander Sapronov was
quoted as saying by Interfax on Tuesday.
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European shares set for 3rd month of gains, Ocado soars
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - European shares climbed on
Tuesday and headed for their third straight month of gains, with
a rally in firms such as British online supermarket Ocado and
Swedish engineer Alfa Laval after their encouraging earnings
updates supporting the market.
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Tuesday and headed for their third straight month of gains, with
a rally in firms such as British online supermarket Ocado and
Swedish engineer Alfa Laval after their encouraging earnings
updates supporting the market.
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European shares steady, Ocado rally offsets UPM losses
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - European shares steadied in early
trading on Tuesday as a rally in companies such as British
online supermarket Ocado on strong results was offset
by weaker firms like UPM-Kymmene and Givaudan following their
updates.
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trading on Tuesday as a rally in companies such as British
online supermarket Ocado on strong results was offset
by weaker firms like UPM-Kymmene and Givaudan following their
updates.
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Japan's JFE says plans for Mexico steel plant on track, but Trump in focus
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japan's No.2 steelmaker JFE
Holdings on Tuesday said it was on track to build a
steel plant in Mexico with U.S. company Nucor, although
it is closely watching U.S. policy after President Donald Trump
threatened to tear up a regional trade pact.
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Holdings on Tuesday said it was on track to build a
steel plant in Mexico with U.S. company Nucor, although
it is closely watching U.S. policy after President Donald Trump
threatened to tear up a regional trade pact.
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South Africa's Richards Bay 2016 coal exports fall 3.7 percent
RICHARDS BAY, South Africa, Jan 31 (Reuters) - South
Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) said on Tuesday 2016
coal exports fell 3.7 percent to 72.6 million tonnes, despite
strong demand from India and Pakistan.
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Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) said on Tuesday 2016
coal exports fell 3.7 percent to 72.6 million tonnes, despite
strong demand from India and Pakistan.
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UPDATE 1-Japan's JFE says plans for Mexico steel plant on track, but Trump in focus
* President Trump has threatened to tear up NAFTA agreement
(Recasts on plans for Mexico plant, adds profit forecast)
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(Recasts on plans for Mexico plant, adds profit forecast)
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Monday, January 30, 2017
Sparks fly as culprit sought for Chile blazes
SANTIAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - As Chilean authorities battle
the historic blazes that have taken 11 lives, burned over 1,000
homes and wiped an entire town off the map, the theories about
who may be to blame have spread as quickly as the wildfires
themselves.
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the historic blazes that have taken 11 lives, burned over 1,000
homes and wiped an entire town off the map, the theories about
who may be to blame have spread as quickly as the wildfires
themselves.
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Australia's Iluka says expects 2016 loss after impairments
SYDNEY, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Miner Iluka Resources
said on Tuesday it expects top show a net loss of A$220-A230
million ($166 -$173 million) for 2016 as it refocuses on
operations in Sierra Leone and writes off non-operating assets,
mainly in Australia.
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said on Tuesday it expects top show a net loss of A$220-A230
million ($166 -$173 million) for 2016 as it refocuses on
operations in Sierra Leone and writes off non-operating assets,
mainly in Australia.
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UPDATE 1- Republicans take first steps to kill five Obama-era regulations
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - House Republicans on Monday
began the process of killing five Obama-era rules on corruption,
the environment, labor and guns under the first real test of the
Congressional Review Act, a law intended to keep regulation in
check.
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began the process of killing five Obama-era rules on corruption,
the environment, labor and guns under the first real test of the
Congressional Review Act, a law intended to keep regulation in
check.
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House Republicans prepare to kill five Obama-era regulations
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - House Republicans were set on
Monday to begin the process of killing five Obama-era rules on
corruption, the environment, labor and guns under the first real
test of a law intended to keep regulation in check.
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Monday to begin the process of killing five Obama-era rules on
corruption, the environment, labor and guns under the first real
test of a law intended to keep regulation in check.
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UPDATE 1-Investors urge Arconic to oust CEO Klaus Kleinfeld - WSJ
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Some of Arconic Inc's biggest
shareholders are pressing the company to remove Chief Executive
Klaus Kleinfeld, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday,
citing people familiar with the matter.
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shareholders are pressing the company to remove Chief Executive
Klaus Kleinfeld, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday,
citing people familiar with the matter.
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European shares slip on weaker commodities, M&A optimism limits losses
* Commodities among top fallers
(ADVISORY- Follow European and UK stock markets in real time on
the Reuters Live Markets blog on Eikon - see cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets)
Adds details, updates prices)
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Adds details, updates prices)
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German packaging group Mauser targets $319 mln New York listing
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - German packaging group Mauser
aims to raise up to $319 million from a stock market
listing in New York, the company said in a regulatory filing on
Monday.
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aims to raise up to $319 million from a stock market
listing in New York, the company said in a regulatory filing on
Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Russia appeals to WTO over EU duties on Russian steel
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia appealed to the World
Trade Organisation on Monday to settle a dispute with the
European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers, one of a number of trade disputes between the two.
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Trade Organisation on Monday to settle a dispute with the
European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers, one of a number of trade disputes between the two.
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UPDATE 1-Ex-tycoon Batista held on return to Brazil on graft charges-report
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Eike Batista, once
Brazil's richest man, flew into Rio de Janeiro on Monday and was
detained by federal police in connection with charges including
an alleged $16 million bribe to a former governor, Globo news
television reported.
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Brazil's richest man, flew into Rio de Janeiro on Monday and was
detained by federal police in connection with charges including
an alleged $16 million bribe to a former governor, Globo news
television reported.
Read more
India to explore mining potential with massive aerial survey
NEW DELHI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India will launch its biggest
aero geophysical survey of minerals next month to unearth
deep-seated resources such as gold and copper, as it seeks to
develop its mining industry and reduce its dependence on
imports.
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aero geophysical survey of minerals next month to unearth
deep-seated resources such as gold and copper, as it seeks to
develop its mining industry and reduce its dependence on
imports.
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Russia appeals to WTO over EU duties on Russian steel
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it was
appealing to the World Trade Organisation to settle a dispute
with the European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers.
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appealing to the World Trade Organisation to settle a dispute
with the European Union over anti-dumping duties imposed on its
steelmakers.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-India cedes top coal importer spot back to China as growth trend stalls: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India has
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
Read more
Sri Lankan shares close slightly higher in dull trade
COLOMBO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks ended
marginally higher on Monday in lacklustre trading as
bargain-hunting investors picked up battered shares, but
political instability and a rise in interest rates capped gains,
brokers said.
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marginally higher on Monday in lacklustre trading as
bargain-hunting investors picked up battered shares, but
political instability and a rise in interest rates capped gains,
brokers said.
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Chinese battery maker CATL buys stake in Finnish car supplier
HELSINKI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chinese battery maker
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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Brazil Supreme Court approves Odebrecht graft plea deal testimony
BRASILIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The president of Brazil's
Supreme Court, Carmen Lucia Rocha, has approved plea bargain
statements by 77 executives of engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht, who are being investigated for paying
bribes in the country's biggest graft scandal, the court said on
Monday.
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Supreme Court, Carmen Lucia Rocha, has approved plea bargain
statements by 77 executives of engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht, who are being investigated for paying
bribes in the country's biggest graft scandal, the court said on
Monday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Gold miner Randgold says talking to Tongon mine employees to end sit-in
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Gold miner Randgold Resources Ltd
said it was in talks with some of its employees to end their
illegal sit-in at its Tongon mine in Ivory Coast over demands to
make some additional annual payments.
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said it was in talks with some of its employees to end their
illegal sit-in at its Tongon mine in Ivory Coast over demands to
make some additional annual payments.
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Gold miner Randgold says talking to Tongon mine employees to end sit-in
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Gold miner Randgold Resources Ltd
said it is negotiating with some of its employees to end their
illegal sit-in at its Tongon mine in Ivory Coast demanding
annual ex-gratia payments.
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said it is negotiating with some of its employees to end their
illegal sit-in at its Tongon mine in Ivory Coast demanding
annual ex-gratia payments.
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Sudan calls Trump ban unfortunate in light of sanctions progress
KHARTOUM, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Sudan called President Donald
Trump's decision to ban entry of its citizens "very unfortunate"
in light of "historic steps" taken just weeks earlier to lift
sanctions for cooperation on combating terrorism, its foreign
ministry said on Saturday.
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Trump's decision to ban entry of its citizens "very unfortunate"
in light of "historic steps" taken just weeks earlier to lift
sanctions for cooperation on combating terrorism, its foreign
ministry said on Saturday.
Read more
COLUMN-India cedes top coal importer spot back to China as growth trend stalls: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India has
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
Read more
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
Read more
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Braskem buys Odebrecht stake in Brazil environmental services firm Cetrel
SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian petrochemical
company Braskem SA agreed to buy a controlling stake
in environmental services company Cetrel SA for 610 million
reais ($194 million) from Odebrecht Utilities SA, Braskem said
on Friday in a securities filing.
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company Braskem SA agreed to buy a controlling stake
in environmental services company Cetrel SA for 610 million
reais ($194 million) from Odebrecht Utilities SA, Braskem said
on Friday in a securities filing.
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Council of Europe to investigate bribery allegations
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Council of Europe (CoE) is
to investigate possible corruption in its assembly in response
to reports that Azerbaijani members had bribed others to
influence votes on human rights there.
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to investigate possible corruption in its assembly in response
to reports that Azerbaijani members had bribed others to
influence votes on human rights there.
Read more
Swedish ex-finance minister and tycoon named suspects in bribery case
STOCKHOLM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Fredrik Lundberg, one of
Sweden's most powerful tycoons, and former finance minister
Anders Borg have been questioned by prosecutors as suspects in a
bribery probe.
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Sweden's most powerful tycoons, and former finance minister
Anders Borg have been questioned by prosecutors as suspects in a
bribery probe.
Read more
Friday, January 27, 2017
New "green" fertilizer could contribute to food revolution - scientists
ROME, Jan 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A new synthetic
fertiliser could help farmers to save money, boost food
production and reduce planet-warming emissions, scientists have
found after trialling it on rice farms in Sri Lanka.
Read more
fertiliser could help farmers to save money, boost food
production and reduce planet-warming emissions, scientists have
found after trialling it on rice farms in Sri Lanka.
Read more
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Kernel ends Ukraine bond drought, but don't expect issuance rush
LONDON/KIEV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sunflower oil producer
Kernel ended Ukraine's corporate bond issuance drought this week
with a $500 million deal. But other firms are unlikely to
receive such a warm welcome from investors due to high debts, a
secessionist war and a frail economy.
Read more
Kernel ended Ukraine's corporate bond issuance drought this week
with a $500 million deal. But other firms are unlikely to
receive such a warm welcome from investors due to high debts, a
secessionist war and a frail economy.
Read more
New "green" fertilizer could contribute to food revolution - scientists
ROME, Jan 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A new synthetic
fertiliser could help farmers to save money, boost food
production and reduce planet-warming emissions, scientists have
found after trialling it on rice farms in Sri Lanka.
Read more
fertiliser could help farmers to save money, boost food
production and reduce planet-warming emissions, scientists have
found after trialling it on rice farms in Sri Lanka.
Read more
Kernel ends Ukraine bond drought, but don't expect issuance rush
LONDON/KIEV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sunflower oil producer
Kernel ended Ukraine's corporate bond issuance drought this week
with a $500 million deal. But other firms are unlikely to
receive such a warm welcome from investors due to high debts, a
secessionist war and a frail economy.
Read more
Kernel ended Ukraine's corporate bond issuance drought this week
with a $500 million deal. But other firms are unlikely to
receive such a warm welcome from investors due to high debts, a
secessionist war and a frail economy.
Read more
Prospects brighten for Russian steelmakers as economy improves
MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest steelmakers are
expecting 2017 to be a better year for the industry as the
national economy improves, thanks to firmer oil prices, and
higher steel prices support profits.
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expecting 2017 to be a better year for the industry as the
national economy improves, thanks to firmer oil prices, and
higher steel prices support profits.
Read more
Russia's Phosagro sees global fertiliser market rebalancing
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The global fertilisers market is
set to rebalance as China reduces exports after flooding the
market in the past few years, said the head of Phosagro, the
Russian fertiliser giant.
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set to rebalance as China reduces exports after flooding the
market in the past few years, said the head of Phosagro, the
Russian fertiliser giant.
Read more
Sri Lankan shares end higher; investors pick diversified stocks
COLOMBO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks ended firmer
on Friday, moving further away from a near 10-month low, as
investors picked up beaten down shares, including beverages and
diversified counters.
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on Friday, moving further away from a near 10-month low, as
investors picked up beaten down shares, including beverages and
diversified counters.
Read more
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Amid rising bilateral tensions, Mexico mogul Slim calls news conference
MEXICO CITY, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mexican mogul Carlos Slim,
who was attacked by President Donald Trump during his election
campaign but who later met with the U.S. leader in Florida, on
Thursday called a press conference for Friday amid growing
tensions between the two nations.
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who was attacked by President Donald Trump during his election
campaign but who later met with the U.S. leader in Florida, on
Thursday called a press conference for Friday amid growing
tensions between the two nations.
Read more
RPT-UPDATE 2-Malaysia's Petronas says RAPID project remains on track after Aramco's snub
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state oil firm
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is pushing ahead with plans
to start operations in 2019 at a large refining and
petrochemical complex in the southeast of the country despite
Saudi Aramco ditching plans for a joint venture.
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Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is pushing ahead with plans
to start operations in 2019 at a large refining and
petrochemical complex in the southeast of the country despite
Saudi Aramco ditching plans for a joint venture.
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UPDATE 2-Malaysia's Petronas says RAPID project remains on track after Aramco's snub
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state oil firm
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is pushing ahead with plans
to start operations in 2019 at a large refining and
petrochemical complex in the southeast of the country despite
Saudi Aramco ditching plans for a joint venture.
Read more
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is pushing ahead with plans
to start operations in 2019 at a large refining and
petrochemical complex in the southeast of the country despite
Saudi Aramco ditching plans for a joint venture.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Canada set as jurisdiction for Guatemalan suit against Tahoe Resources -court
TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Canadian court ruled on
Thursday that a lawsuit against Tahoe Resources Inc
filed by Guatemalan men who claim to have been shot by the
miner's private security guards can proceed in British Columbia,
according to a copy of the judgment seen by Reuters.
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Thursday that a lawsuit against Tahoe Resources Inc
filed by Guatemalan men who claim to have been shot by the
miner's private security guards can proceed in British Columbia,
according to a copy of the judgment seen by Reuters.
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UPDATE 3-U.S. SEC charges two former Och-Ziff executives in bribery case
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. securities
regulators on Thursday accused two former executives at hedge
fund Och-Ziff Capital Management Group of masterminding
a far-reaching scheme to pay tens of millions of dollars in
bribes to African officials.
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regulators on Thursday accused two former executives at hedge
fund Och-Ziff Capital Management Group of masterminding
a far-reaching scheme to pay tens of millions of dollars in
bribes to African officials.
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Court sets Canada as jurisdiction for Guatemalan suit against Tahoe
TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Canadian court ruled on
Thursday that a lawsuit against Tahoe Resources Inc by
Guatemalan men claiming they were shot by the miner's private
security guards can proceed in British Columbia, according to a
copy of the judgment seen by Reuters.
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Thursday that a lawsuit against Tahoe Resources Inc by
Guatemalan men claiming they were shot by the miner's private
security guards can proceed in British Columbia, according to a
copy of the judgment seen by Reuters.
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UPDATE 5-Brazil police seek former billionaire Batista in graft probe
* Lawyers say Batista abroad, will turn himself in
(Adds statements from Batista representatives, OSX, MMX)
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(Adds statements from Batista representatives, OSX, MMX)
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U.S. judge approves Braskem $633 mln fine in record corruption case
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
sentenced the Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA
to pay a $632.6 million criminal fine, in connection
with a corruption case that led to the largest foreign bribery
settlement in U.S. history.
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sentenced the Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA
to pay a $632.6 million criminal fine, in connection
with a corruption case that led to the largest foreign bribery
settlement in U.S. history.
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Brazil plans flexible iron ore royalty rate of 2-4 pct -report
BRASILIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's government plans to
introduce a bill to set a flexible royalty rate for iron ore
that would be between 2 percent and 4 percent depending on
international prices for the steelmaking raw material, Broadcast
reported on Thursday.
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introduce a bill to set a flexible royalty rate for iron ore
that would be between 2 percent and 4 percent depending on
international prices for the steelmaking raw material, Broadcast
reported on Thursday.
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Geely's Lynk plans 2019 U.S., Europe car launch, eyes Trump tax
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely
Automobile Holdings Ltd, the owner of Volvo cars,
plans to roll out its mid-priced Lynk & Co brand in the United
States and Europe in early 2019, but cautioned those plans could
change if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a border tax on
imported vehicles, a senior company executive told Reuters.
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Automobile Holdings Ltd, the owner of Volvo cars,
plans to roll out its mid-priced Lynk & Co brand in the United
States and Europe in early 2019, but cautioned those plans could
change if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a border tax on
imported vehicles, a senior company executive told Reuters.
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Tata must fix pension deficits before any deal - Thyssenkrupp CEO
BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - India's Tata Steel must
first resolve the pension deficit at its British and Dutch
operations, before any merger of its steel operations with
Thyssenkrupp, the German company's chief executive
told a German newspaper.
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first resolve the pension deficit at its British and Dutch
operations, before any merger of its steel operations with
Thyssenkrupp, the German company's chief executive
told a German newspaper.
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Tata Steel UK's pensions trustee expects 1-2 bln pound deficit
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The trustee for Tata Steel UK's
pension scheme is set to tell its members it expects
to report a scheme deficit of between 1 billion and 2 billion
pounds at its next actuarial valuation at end-March.
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pension scheme is set to tell its members it expects
to report a scheme deficit of between 1 billion and 2 billion
pounds at its next actuarial valuation at end-March.
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UPDATE 1-Potash Corp posts lower-than-expected profit, shares fall
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc
reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit, hurt by
weak prices, but said it expected potash sales volumes to rise
in 2017.
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reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit, hurt by
weak prices, but said it expected potash sales volumes to rise
in 2017.
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Vietnam punishes four officials over Formosa environmental disaster
HANOI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Vietnam said on Thursday it would
punish four officials over one of its worst environmental
disasters, caused by a unit of Taiwan conglomerate Formosa
Plastics, in the first action against government
officials ten months after the accident.
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punish four officials over one of its worst environmental
disasters, caused by a unit of Taiwan conglomerate Formosa
Plastics, in the first action against government
officials ten months after the accident.
Read more
Indian film heroes tackle land rights, champion underdog
MUMBAI, Jan 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A villainous
company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of
farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land.
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company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of
farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land.
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UPDATE 1-Dow Chemical profit beats estimates as consumer focus pays off
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Seeds and chemical maker Dow Chemical Co
reported a better-than-expected quarterly adjusted
profit, helped by its focus on consumer markets such as
agriculture and automotive, and a move to take full control of
its Dow Corning venture.
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reported a better-than-expected quarterly adjusted
profit, helped by its focus on consumer markets such as
agriculture and automotive, and a move to take full control of
its Dow Corning venture.
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Auspicious brush strokes to usher in Lunar New Year in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Red scrolls with auspicious
inscriptions for Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend may be
easier and cheaper to buy, but calligraphy enthusiasts in Taiwan
are opting to make their own.
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inscriptions for Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend may be
easier and cheaper to buy, but calligraphy enthusiasts in Taiwan
are opting to make their own.
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UPDATE 1-Russia sells Sukhoi Log gold deposit to Polyus-Rostec JV
MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russia has sold the right to
develop Sukhoi Log, one of the world's largest untapped gold
deposits, to a joint venture of miner Polyus and state
conglomerate Rostec, Russian Natural Resources Minister Sergei
Donskoi said on Thursday.
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develop Sukhoi Log, one of the world's largest untapped gold
deposits, to a joint venture of miner Polyus and state
conglomerate Rostec, Russian Natural Resources Minister Sergei
Donskoi said on Thursday.
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Turkey's $2.6 bln Dardanelles bridge project draws 24 interested parties
ANKARA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's project to build and
operate a 10 billion lira ($2.62 billion) suspension bridge over
the Dardanelles Straits has drawn interest from 24 parties and a
tender will be held on Thursday, a transport ministry official
said.
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operate a 10 billion lira ($2.62 billion) suspension bridge over
the Dardanelles Straits has drawn interest from 24 parties and a
tender will be held on Thursday, a transport ministry official
said.
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Physical gold demand slides to 7-year low in 2016 -GFMS
* Physical gold demand slides 20 pct to 3,349 T in 2016
* Gold market surplus biggest this century
* GFMS forecasts gold at $1,259/oz in 2017
By Jan Harvey
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Physical gold demand fell 20
percent last year to its lowest since 2009, GFMS analysts at
Thomson Reuters said in a report on Thursday, as a rebound in
prices after three straight years of losses blunted appetite for
the metal.
Buying of jewellery, coins and bars, plus official sector
and indu
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* Gold market surplus biggest this century
* GFMS forecasts gold at $1,259/oz in 2017
By Jan Harvey
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Physical gold demand fell 20
percent last year to its lowest since 2009, GFMS analysts at
Thomson Reuters said in a report on Thursday, as a rebound in
prices after three straight years of losses blunted appetite for
the metal.
Buying of jewellery, coins and bars, plus official sector
and indu
Read more
Vallourec and Asco finalise acquisition of France's Saint Saulve steel mill
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - French steel pipe maker Vallourec
and Asco Industries announced on Thursday the
finalisation of their acquisition of the Saint Saulve steel mill
in northern France.
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and Asco Industries announced on Thursday the
finalisation of their acquisition of the Saint Saulve steel mill
in northern France.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
UPDATE 1-Freeport says it will challenge $469m Indonesia water tax case
JAKARTA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mining giant Freeport McMoRan
Inc said its Indonesian unit, facing $469 million in
water taxes and penalties in Papua province dating back to 2011,
will contest a ruling by a local tax court that rejected its
lawsuit on the matter.
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Inc said its Indonesian unit, facing $469 million in
water taxes and penalties in Papua province dating back to 2011,
will contest a ruling by a local tax court that rejected its
lawsuit on the matter.
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UPDATE 1-China's 2016 industrial profits rise most in 3 years on commodities recovery
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Profits for China's industrial
firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials from steel to cement, giving companies more
flexibility to start chipping away at a mountain of debt.
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firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials from steel to cement, giving companies more
flexibility to start chipping away at a mountain of debt.
Read more
UK car output hits 17-year high but investment tumbles
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - British car production reached a
17-year high last year, but the country's vote to leave the
European Union contributed to a roughly 33 percent drop in
investment in the sector, a car industry body said on Thursday.
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17-year high last year, but the country's vote to leave the
European Union contributed to a roughly 33 percent drop in
investment in the sector, a car industry body said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Shares of materials companies up on Trump wall, pipeline plans
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Share prices surged on Wednesday for U.S.
companies that could benefit from U.S. President Trump's plans
to push ahead with a border wall with Mexico and his approval of
key energy pipeline expansion projects.
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companies that could benefit from U.S. President Trump's plans
to push ahead with a border wall with Mexico and his approval of
key energy pipeline expansion projects.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil yellow fever outbreak kills 40
BRASILIA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Public health officials in
Brazil are working to stop an outbreak of yellow fever that has
killed at least 40 people from becoming an epidemic and urged
people in nine states on Thursday to seek vaccinations.
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Brazil are working to stop an outbreak of yellow fever that has
killed at least 40 people from becoming an epidemic and urged
people in nine states on Thursday to seek vaccinations.
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U.S. chemical industry body calls for reform of WHO cancer agency
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The American Chemistry Council
industry body called on Wednesday for World Health
Organization's cancer agency to reform, accusing it of "dubious
and misleading" work in classifying potential carcinogens.
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industry body called on Wednesday for World Health
Organization's cancer agency to reform, accusing it of "dubious
and misleading" work in classifying potential carcinogens.
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Germany's DAX buoyant but Italian shares lag European stock market rally
LONDON/MILAN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - European shares rose
sharply on Wednesday, boosted by strong earning updates from
Logitech and Banco Santander, with the STOXX
600 scoring its biggest one-day gain for 11 weeks.
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sharply on Wednesday, boosted by strong earning updates from
Logitech and Banco Santander, with the STOXX
600 scoring its biggest one-day gain for 11 weeks.
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Republicans to kill U.S. rules on corruption, environment, labor and guns next week
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans are
set to overturn a slew of Obama-era regulations next week,
including a controversial anti-bribery rule aimed at U.S.
resource companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron
Corp, according to a top lawmaker.
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set to overturn a slew of Obama-era regulations next week,
including a controversial anti-bribery rule aimed at U.S.
resource companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron
Corp, according to a top lawmaker.
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UPDATE 3-Cemex says Cementos de Chihuahua stake could be worth $410 million
MEXICO CITY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex
SAB de CV said on Wednesday it was forging ahead
with its plan to sell its 23 percent stake in Grupo Cementos de
Chihuahua SAB de CV, a move that could raise more than
$400 million.
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SAB de CV said on Wednesday it was forging ahead
with its plan to sell its 23 percent stake in Grupo Cementos de
Chihuahua SAB de CV, a move that could raise more than
$400 million.
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Indonesian provincial government says Freeport loses $188m tax appeal
JAKARTA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Papua province, home
of the giant Grasberg copper mine operated by the local unit of
Freeport McMoRan Inc, said it has won a court battle in
a claim against the company for 2.51 trillion rupiah ($188
million) in outstanding surface water taxes.
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of the giant Grasberg copper mine operated by the local unit of
Freeport McMoRan Inc, said it has won a court battle in
a claim against the company for 2.51 trillion rupiah ($188
million) in outstanding surface water taxes.
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Barrick Gold estimates gold output dropped 9.8 pct in 2016
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp
on Wednesday estimated its gold production in 2016 fell 9.8
percent to 5.52 million ounces.
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on Wednesday estimated its gold production in 2016 fell 9.8
percent to 5.52 million ounces.
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UPDATE 1-Freeport-McMoRan profit falls short but gold sales seen doubling
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc
reported a lower-than-expected profit on Wednesday but said it
would double gold sales to 2.2 million ounces this year, while
selling less copper.
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reported a lower-than-expected profit on Wednesday but said it
would double gold sales to 2.2 million ounces this year, while
selling less copper.
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UPDATE 2-Saudi Aramco shelves plan for joint venture with Malaysia's Petronas -sources
KUWAIT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has
shelved plans for a partnership with Malaysian state-oil firm
Petroliam Nasional Berhad in a $27 billion refining
and petrochemical project in the southeast Asian country,
industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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shelved plans for a partnership with Malaysian state-oil firm
Petroliam Nasional Berhad in a $27 billion refining
and petrochemical project in the southeast Asian country,
industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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Freeport-McMoran reports quarterly profit vs. year-earlier loss
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Diversified U.S. miner Freeport-McMoRan
Inc reported a fourth-quarter profit, compared with a
year-ago loss, when it recorded $4.1 billion in one-time
charges.
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Inc reported a fourth-quarter profit, compared with a
year-ago loss, when it recorded $4.1 billion in one-time
charges.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Saudi Aramco shelves plans for Malaysia venture with Petronas -sources
KUWAIT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has
shelved plans for a multi-billion-dollar refining and
petrochemical joint venture with Petronas in Malaysia,
industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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shelved plans for a multi-billion-dollar refining and
petrochemical joint venture with Petronas in Malaysia,
industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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Sri Lankan shares hit near 10-mth closing low; foreign selling boosts turnover
COLOMBO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks fell for a
third straight session on Wednesday to close at their lowest in
nearly 10 months, dragged down by beverages and banking shares,
as concerns over rising interest rates and ongoing political
instability weighed on sentiment.
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third straight session on Wednesday to close at their lowest in
nearly 10 months, dragged down by beverages and banking shares,
as concerns over rising interest rates and ongoing political
instability weighed on sentiment.
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Foreign direct investment growth in Indonesia slows in Q4
JAKARTA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment (FDI)
into Indonesia rose 2.1 percent on an annual basis in the fourth
quarter of 2016 in rupiah terms, slowing significantly from the
7.8 percent pace the previous quarter, the investment board said
on Wednesday.
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into Indonesia rose 2.1 percent on an annual basis in the fourth
quarter of 2016 in rupiah terms, slowing significantly from the
7.8 percent pace the previous quarter, the investment board said
on Wednesday.
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RPT-INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it still isn't possible to determine from public
records the full identities of those who bought it.
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after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it still isn't possible to determine from public
records the full identities of those who bought it.
Read more
Chilean miner Antofagasta sticks to 2017 copper production target
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Chilean mining firm Antofagasta
stuck by its 2017 copper production target on Wednesday, after
higher output at its Centinela mine and additional copper from
two new operations drove up its 2016 production.
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stuck by its 2017 copper production target on Wednesday, after
higher output at its Centinela mine and additional copper from
two new operations drove up its 2016 production.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Fund firms plan to get tough on excessive pay at Britain's top firms
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Some of the biggest holders of UK
stocks plan to get tougher on executive pay, as the government
turns up the heat over the yawning income gap between bosses and
employees following Britons' vote to leave the European Union.
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stocks plan to get tougher on executive pay, as the government
turns up the heat over the yawning income gap between bosses and
employees following Britons' vote to leave the European Union.
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POSCO Q4 operating profit climbs nearly 40 pct, but misses market forecast
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - South Korean steelmaker POSCO
posted fourth-quarter operating profit that jumped
40 percent but was still well below market forecasts, according
to Reuters' calculations, reflecting raw material costs that
rose faster than steel prices.
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posted fourth-quarter operating profit that jumped
40 percent but was still well below market forecasts, according
to Reuters' calculations, reflecting raw material costs that
rose faster than steel prices.
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New Zealand government orders building repairs due to quake risks
WELLINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government
said on Wednesday it will require building owners to urgently
fix hundreds of hazardous buildings due to concerns over the
heightened earthquake risk following a deadly tremor in
November.
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said on Wednesday it will require building owners to urgently
fix hundreds of hazardous buildings due to concerns over the
heightened earthquake risk following a deadly tremor in
November.
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RPT-COLUMN-Copper the constant in China's shifting metals trade: Andy Home
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China imported 3.63 million
tonnes of refined copper last year, just shy of the previous
year's record 3.68 million tonnes.
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tonnes of refined copper last year, just shy of the previous
year's record 3.68 million tonnes.
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Panama charges 17 people linked to Odebrecht bribe case
PANAMA CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Panama prosecutors said on
Tuesday they had charged 17 people, including several
businessmen and former government officials, with money
laundering as part of the case of millions of dollars worth of
bribes paid by Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht S.A.
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Tuesday they had charged 17 people, including several
businessmen and former government officials, with money
laundering as part of the case of millions of dollars worth of
bribes paid by Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht S.A.
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RPT-COLUMN-Coking coal's bubble deflates, China's imports from North Korea remain key: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 24 (Reuters) - If you wanted to
see what a speculative commodity bubble looks like, then coking
coal's huge rally in the second half of last year and subsequent
retreat provides a good example.
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see what a speculative commodity bubble looks like, then coking
coal's huge rally in the second half of last year and subsequent
retreat provides a good example.
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UPDATE 2-Alcoa beats revenue estimates, sees higher aluminum demand
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Alcoa Corp reported
higher-than-expected revenue in its first quarterly results
after the metals company split into two in November, helped
partly by a rise in alumina prices.
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higher-than-expected revenue in its first quarterly results
after the metals company split into two in November, helped
partly by a rise in alumina prices.
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Alcoa reports quarterly loss
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Alcoa Corp reported a loss in its
first quarterly results after the metals company split into two
in November.
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first quarterly results after the metals company split into two
in November.
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Brazil probe sees no mechanical failure in judge's plane crash
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A small plane carrying a
Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing a political bribery
investigation did not suffer any obvious mechanical failure when
it crashed into a bay amid heavy rain and killed all five on
board, investigators said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing a political bribery
investigation did not suffer any obvious mechanical failure when
it crashed into a bay amid heavy rain and killed all five on
board, investigators said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Workers at Chile's Escondida reject wage offer, strike looms
SANTIAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Unionized workers at BHP
Billiton-owned Escondida, the world's biggest
copper mine, said on Tuesday that they rejected the company's
latest wage offer and asked its workers to vote for a strike and
prepare themselves for an extended conflict.
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Billiton-owned Escondida, the world's biggest
copper mine, said on Tuesday that they rejected the company's
latest wage offer and asked its workers to vote for a strike and
prepare themselves for an extended conflict.
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Spy-cam ring boxes and blinking tiaras at Japan jewelry expo
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Blinking zirconium tiaras,
engagement ring boxes equipped with spy-cams and diamond-dusted
hourglasses were some of the most eye-catching items showcased
among more than a thousand jewelry booths at Japan's biggest
jewelry exposition on Tuesday.
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engagement ring boxes equipped with spy-cams and diamond-dusted
hourglasses were some of the most eye-catching items showcased
among more than a thousand jewelry booths at Japan's biggest
jewelry exposition on Tuesday.
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INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it still isn't possible to determine from public
records the full identities of those who bought it.
Read more
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it still isn't possible to determine from public
records the full identities of those who bought it.
Read more
How to boost rural incomes in Africa? Plant more trees
DAKAR, Jan 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Trees are an
overlooked source of income for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
and should be promoted as a means of reducing poverty and hunger
in regions hit hard by climate change, researchers said.
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overlooked source of income for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
and should be promoted as a means of reducing poverty and hunger
in regions hit hard by climate change, researchers said.
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Trump signs orders advancing Keystone, Dakota pipelines
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
on Tuesday signed executive actions to accelerate the Keystone
XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects and to decree that
American steel should be used for pipelines built in the United
States.
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on Tuesday signed executive actions to accelerate the Keystone
XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects and to decree that
American steel should be used for pipelines built in the United
States.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi continues rebound, Egypt pulls back
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market
continued rebounding on Tuesday in a generally strong Gulf
region, while a drop by shares in real estate firm Emaar Misr
dragged down Egypt.
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continued rebounding on Tuesday in a generally strong Gulf
region, while a drop by shares in real estate firm Emaar Misr
dragged down Egypt.
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UPDATE 1-Packaging company WestRock to buy smaller rival for $1.39 bln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Packaging company WestRock Company
will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits, confectionary, and cosmetics
markets.
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will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits, confectionary, and cosmetics
markets.
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Sri Lankan shares hit near 10-mth closing low
COLOMBO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed at
their lowest in nearly 10 months on Tuesday, dragged down by
banking and telecom shares, as concerns over rising interest
rates and ongoing political instability weighed on sentiment.
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their lowest in nearly 10 months on Tuesday, dragged down by
banking and telecom shares, as concerns over rising interest
rates and ongoing political instability weighed on sentiment.
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UPDATE 1-DuPont sees Dow merger closing in first half of 2017
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Chemicals and seeds producer DuPont
said on Tuesday it expected its merger with Dow Chemical
Co to close in the first half of the year, suggesting it
will take longer than previously estimated to win approvals for
the $130 billion deal.
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said on Tuesday it expected its merger with Dow Chemical
Co to close in the first half of the year, suggesting it
will take longer than previously estimated to win approvals for
the $130 billion deal.
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Packaging company WestRock to buy smaller rival for $1.39 bln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Packaging company WestRock Company
will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits, confectionary, and cosmetics
markets.
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will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits, confectionary, and cosmetics
markets.
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UPDATE 1-Rio Tinto sells coal assets to China's Yancoal for up to $2.45 bln
* Deal must still be approved by Chinese, Australian
regulators
(Adds quotes, divestment program)
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regulators
(Adds quotes, divestment program)
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Fire-prone Indonesian province declares early emergency to combat "haze"
JAKARTA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Indonesia's fire-prone Riau
province declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, the disaster
mitigation agency said, after President Joko Widodo urged
regional authorities to avoid a repeat of fires that smothered
Southeast Asia in smog in 2015.
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province declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, the disaster
mitigation agency said, after President Joko Widodo urged
regional authorities to avoid a repeat of fires that smothered
Southeast Asia in smog in 2015.
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UPDATE 1-South Africa's Anglogold Ashanti to hold back on job cuts - NUM union
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 24 (Reuters) - South African bullion
producer Anglogold Ashanti will hold back on job cuts
announced last week and will instead redeploy most of the
workers within the firm, the National Union of Mineworkers said
on Tuesday.
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producer Anglogold Ashanti will hold back on job cuts
announced last week and will instead redeploy most of the
workers within the firm, the National Union of Mineworkers said
on Tuesday.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
China safety agency says 'illegal' output led to fatalities at state coal mine
BEIJING, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's State Administration of
Work Safety said on Tuesday that "illegal" ramped-up output and
poor maintenance at a state-owned coal mine in Shanxi province
led to an accident that killed 10 workers last week.
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Work Safety said on Tuesday that "illegal" ramped-up output and
poor maintenance at a state-owned coal mine in Shanxi province
led to an accident that killed 10 workers last week.
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Pakistan stocks hit record-high of 50,050
KARACHI, Pakistan, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Pakistan's benchmark
index briefly touched a record high level of 50,050.19 on
Tuesday, before edging down, underpinned by buying in cement
sector.
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index briefly touched a record high level of 50,050.19 on
Tuesday, before edging down, underpinned by buying in cement
sector.
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More businesses must work with suppliers to curb climate change -study
OSLO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Too few businesses are working with
their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to
study that praised 29 companies including General Motors,
Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.
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their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to
study that praised 29 companies including General Motors,
Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.
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Australia shares higher on metal prices; NZ falls
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Tuesday, lifted
by materials, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted copper and gold
prices.
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by materials, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted copper and gold
prices.
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Miner Teck eyes sharing port with Anglo American in Chile
VANCOUVER, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Teck Resources has
held talks with fellow miner Anglo American Plc about
sharing port infrastructure at their neighboring copper mines in
Chile, Teck's chief executive officer said on Monday, arguing
for more industry partnerships.
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held talks with fellow miner Anglo American Plc about
sharing port infrastructure at their neighboring copper mines in
Chile, Teck's chief executive officer said on Monday, arguing
for more industry partnerships.
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Trump moving U.S. toward era of bilateral trade -White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met
with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabia warns over cyber attacks as labour ministry hit
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia warned
organisations in the kingdom on Monday to be on the alert for
cyber attacks including a version of the destructive Shamoon
virus, as a chemicals firm reported a network disruption and the
labour ministry said it had been attacked.
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organisations in the kingdom on Monday to be on the alert for
cyber attacks including a version of the destructive Shamoon
virus, as a chemicals firm reported a network disruption and the
labour ministry said it had been attacked.
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CEO's discussed tax, regulations and trade with Trump -Liveris
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and
the chief executives of 12 large companies discussed tax,
regulations and trade on Monday and the business leaders will
return in 30 days with a series of actions to help U.S.
manufacturing, Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris said.
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the chief executives of 12 large companies discussed tax,
regulations and trade on Monday and the business leaders will
return in 30 days with a series of actions to help U.S.
manufacturing, Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris said.
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UPDATE 1-Trump tells manufacturers he will cut regulations, taxes
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
met with a dozen American manufacturers at the White House on
Monday, pledging to slash regulations and cut corporate taxes,
but warning them he would impose taxes on imports if they move
production outside the country.
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met with a dozen American manufacturers at the White House on
Monday, pledging to slash regulations and cut corporate taxes,
but warning them he would impose taxes on imports if they move
production outside the country.
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UPDATE 1-Struggling UK steel sector needs broad govt support - MPs
* Report seeks best possible access to single market
(Adds detail, industry and politician comment)
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(Adds detail, industry and politician comment)
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UPDATE 2-Trump to talk manufacturing with executives, meet labor leaders
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
planned to hold meetings on Monday with business and labor
leaders at the start of his first full week in office, seeking
to work quickly on his campaign promise to boost the American
manufacturing sector and deliver more jobs.
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planned to hold meetings on Monday with business and labor
leaders at the start of his first full week in office, seeking
to work quickly on his campaign promise to boost the American
manufacturing sector and deliver more jobs.
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Trump to company executives: We think we can cut regulations by 75 pct
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
told leaders of companies ranging from defense manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Corp to sportswear apparel maker Under
Armour Inc on Monday that he believed his administration
could cut U.S. regulations governing companies by 75 percent or
more.
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told leaders of companies ranging from defense manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Corp to sportswear apparel maker Under
Armour Inc on Monday that he believed his administration
could cut U.S. regulations governing companies by 75 percent or
more.
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Sri Lankan shares end at near 2-week low
COLOMBO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed at
their lowest in nearly two weeks on Monday led by diversified
shares as concerns about rising interest rates and the ongoing
political stability weighed on sentiment.
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their lowest in nearly two weeks on Monday led by diversified
shares as concerns about rising interest rates and the ongoing
political stability weighed on sentiment.
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UPDATE 1-Silgan buys WestRock's dispensers unit for about $1 bln
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Consumer goods packaging company Silgan
Holdings Inc said it would buy WestRock Co's
business that makes soap dispensers and perfume sprayers for
about $1 billion.
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Holdings Inc said it would buy WestRock Co's
business that makes soap dispensers and perfume sprayers for
about $1 billion.
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UPDATE 1-Miner Centamin won't bid in Egypt gold tender, terms not viable
CAIRO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Centamin Plc, which runs
Egypt's only commercial gold mine, said it would not bid in the
country's new gold exploration tender because the terms are not
commercially viable.
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Egypt's only commercial gold mine, said it would not bid in the
country's new gold exploration tender because the terms are not
commercially viable.
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UK scientists give cancer risk warning on overdone chips, toast
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Potatoes and bread cooked at high
temperatures for a long time could increase the risk of cancer
in people who eat them regularly, British government scientists
said on Monday.
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temperatures for a long time could increase the risk of cancer
in people who eat them regularly, British government scientists
said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Essentra sees FY operating profit near lower end of forecast
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Essentra Plc, a supplier of
speciality plastic and packaging components, warned that
full-year adjusted operating profit would miss or could come in
at the lower end of its forecast, citing challenging business
conditions in health and personal care packaging unit.
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speciality plastic and packaging components, warned that
full-year adjusted operating profit would miss or could come in
at the lower end of its forecast, citing challenging business
conditions in health and personal care packaging unit.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
China bans more than 100 golf courses to safeguard resources
BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China has ordered the closure of
more than 100 golf courses, the powerful state planner said on
Sunday, after a multi-year campaign to tackle illegal
development in the sector.
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more than 100 golf courses, the powerful state planner said on
Sunday, after a multi-year campaign to tackle illegal
development in the sector.
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Indian regulator may bolster rules on removing company directors - CNBC-TV18
MUMBAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - India's market regulator is
looking to tighten regulations related to the appointment and
removal of directors from company boards amid an ongoing spat
between the Tata group and its ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry,
CNBC-TV 18 cited sources as saying on Sunday.
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looking to tighten regulations related to the appointment and
removal of directors from company boards amid an ongoing spat
between the Tata group and its ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry,
CNBC-TV 18 cited sources as saying on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Saudi's SABIC to acquire remaining 50 pct of Shell venture for $820 mln
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia/DUBAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Basic
Industries Corp (SABIC) has signed an agreement to
acquire the 50 percent that it does not already own in its
petrochemical venture with Shell Arabia, a unit of Royal Dutch
Shell, for $820 million, SABIC said on Sunday.
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Industries Corp (SABIC) has signed an agreement to
acquire the 50 percent that it does not already own in its
petrochemical venture with Shell Arabia, a unit of Royal Dutch
Shell, for $820 million, SABIC said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil graft probe judge buried after being killed in plane crash
SAO PAULO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A Brazilian Supreme Court
justice who had overseen the investigation of politicians linked
to the nation's largest graft scheme was buried on Saturday, two
days after he died in a plane crash.
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justice who had overseen the investigation of politicians linked
to the nation's largest graft scheme was buried on Saturday, two
days after he died in a plane crash.
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
Funeral of major graft probe judge killed in plane crash
SAO PAULO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The funeral was being held on
Saturday of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice who died in a
plane crash after overseeing the investigation of politicians
linked to the nation's largest graft scheme.
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Saturday of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice who died in a
plane crash after overseeing the investigation of politicians
linked to the nation's largest graft scheme.
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Trudeau speaks with Trump about trade -prime minister's office
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau on Saturday spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump
about trade and congratulated him on his inauguration, according
to the prime minister's office.
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Justin Trudeau on Saturday spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump
about trade and congratulated him on his inauguration, according
to the prime minister's office.
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Dead miner pulled from under landslide in Peru, 6 others missing
LIMA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The body of one of seven miners
trapped under a landslide for four days in southern Peru was
pulled from a 200-meter (660 feet) deep tunnel on Friday, but
hopes of finding the others alive dimmed, authorities said.
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trapped under a landslide for four days in southern Peru was
pulled from a 200-meter (660 feet) deep tunnel on Friday, but
hopes of finding the others alive dimmed, authorities said.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
Chile declares state of emergency due to massive wildfires
SANTIAGO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chile declared a state of
emergency on Friday as more than a dozen wildfires that have
scorched nearly 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) threatened to
encroach on towns, factories and vineyards.
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emergency on Friday as more than a dozen wildfires that have
scorched nearly 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) threatened to
encroach on towns, factories and vineyards.
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UPDATE 1-'Black box' found after plane crash killed Brazil judge
SAO PAULO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian authorities on
Friday recovered the black box that was in a small plane that
crashed and killed a Supreme Court justice who was overseeing
the investigation of a political kickback scheme, the largest
ever uncovered in the country.
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Friday recovered the black box that was in a small plane that
crashed and killed a Supreme Court justice who was overseeing
the investigation of a political kickback scheme, the largest
ever uncovered in the country.
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France to review food whitener additive for health risks
PARIS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The French government has ordered
a review of the safety of titanium dioxide as a food additive
after a scientific study released on Friday found health effects
in animals that consumed the substance.
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a review of the safety of titanium dioxide as a food additive
after a scientific study released on Friday found health effects
in animals that consumed the substance.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX Jumps 1 pct as oil rally boosts energy stocks; Trump eyed
TORONTO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped
1 percent on Friday in a broad rally led by resources stocks as
oil prices pushed higher and other commodity prices also gained
and as investors eyed the inauguration of Donald Trump as the
next U.S. president.
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1 percent on Friday in a broad rally led by resources stocks as
oil prices pushed higher and other commodity prices also gained
and as investors eyed the inauguration of Donald Trump as the
next U.S. president.
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Brazil begins probe of plane crash that killed top court justice
SAO PAULO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian authorities on
Friday started their investigation into a small plane crash that
killed a Supreme Court justice who was overseeing the
investigation of a political kickback scheme, the largest ever
uncovered in the country.
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Friday started their investigation into a small plane crash that
killed a Supreme Court justice who was overseeing the
investigation of a political kickback scheme, the largest ever
uncovered in the country.
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Sri Lankan shares end higher on foreign buying
COLOMBO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed higher
on Friday led by financials, after hitting a more than one-week
closing low in the previous session, on increased appetite for
risky assets by foreign investors.
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on Friday led by financials, after hitting a more than one-week
closing low in the previous session, on increased appetite for
risky assets by foreign investors.
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UPDATE 1-Chemicals maker Synthomer sees 2016 profit ahead of estimates
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chemicals maker Synthomer
estimated 2016 profit ahead of market expectations after
stronger-than-expected trading in Europe and Asia and the
sterling's weakness boosted fourth-quarter trading, pushing its
stock to a record high.
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estimated 2016 profit ahead of market expectations after
stronger-than-expected trading in Europe and Asia and the
sterling's weakness boosted fourth-quarter trading, pushing its
stock to a record high.
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Shippers avoid new "pirate hotspot" in waters west of the Philippines
SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A surge in piracy to the west
of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels
through other waters, stoking their costs and extending the time
it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key
Asian destinations.
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of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels
through other waters, stoking their costs and extending the time
it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key
Asian destinations.
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Chemicals maker Synthomer sees 2016 profit ahead of estimates
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chemicals maker Synthomer Plc
estimated 2016 underlying pretax profit at constant currencies
ahead of market expectations after fourth-quarter trading was
boosted by stronger-than-expected trading in Europe and Asia.
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estimated 2016 underlying pretax profit at constant currencies
ahead of market expectations after fourth-quarter trading was
boosted by stronger-than-expected trading in Europe and Asia.
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Holiday on ice as coal mines get skates on to beat Beijing curbs
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chinese coal miners are so
determined to cash in on a window of high prices that many are
slashing holiday leave for workers and raising pay through the
Lunar New Year celebrations before government introduces limits
on output again.
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determined to cash in on a window of high prices that many are
slashing holiday leave for workers and raising pay through the
Lunar New Year celebrations before government introduces limits
on output again.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
UPDATE 1-Bad weather and broken generator stall bid to rescue Peru miners
LIMA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and equipment failure
stalled efforts in Peru on Thursday to rescue seven miners who
were trapped in a tunnel hundreds of feet under a landslide
three days ago, officials said.
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stalled efforts in Peru on Thursday to rescue seven miners who
were trapped in a tunnel hundreds of feet under a landslide
three days ago, officials said.
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China Dec coal output hits 1-year high on winter demand
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China's December coal output
rose 1 percent from November to hit its highest level in a year,
as miners cranked out more product to meet government orders
amid increased demand from utilities during the cold winter
months, data showed on Friday.
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rose 1 percent from November to hit its highest level in a year,
as miners cranked out more product to meet government orders
amid increased demand from utilities during the cold winter
months, data showed on Friday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises, led by CP Rail on railroad merger prospects
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged
higher on Thursday, helped by a jump in Canadian Pacific Railway
shares on prospects of consolidation in the railroad industry
and a rebound of uranium producer Cameco Corp.
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higher on Thursday, helped by a jump in Canadian Pacific Railway
shares on prospects of consolidation in the railroad industry
and a rebound of uranium producer Cameco Corp.
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UPDATE 3-Brazil Supreme Court judge handling graft probe killed in plane crash
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian Supreme Court
Justice Teori Zavascki was killed in a plane crash on Thursday,
raising questions about who will take over his investigation
into dozens of politicians in the country's biggest ever
corruption scandal.
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Justice Teori Zavascki was killed in a plane crash on Thursday,
raising questions about who will take over his investigation
into dozens of politicians in the country's biggest ever
corruption scandal.
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UPDATE 2-New Vale pact seeks dispersed share ownership in six years -sources
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Leading shareholders of Vale
SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six years, two people familiar with the talks said.
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SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six years, two people familiar with the talks said.
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French prosecutors probe Lafarge's Syria activities - source
PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - French prosecutors opened an
investigation into cement group Lafarge's activities in Syria in
October of last year on suspicion that it infringed custom
rules, a judicial source said on Thursday.
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investigation into cement group Lafarge's activities in Syria in
October of last year on suspicion that it infringed custom
rules, a judicial source said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Trump picks southerner over Midwest candidate for Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump officially announced Sonny Perdue as his choice for
secretary of agriculture on Thursday, selecting a former Georgia
governor over candidates from the Midwest states that dominate
U.S. agricultural exports.
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Trump officially announced Sonny Perdue as his choice for
secretary of agriculture on Thursday, selecting a former Georgia
governor over candidates from the Midwest states that dominate
U.S. agricultural exports.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises as CP Rail and Cameco gain
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index moved
higher in morning trade on Thursday, helped by a jump in
Canadian Pacific Railway shares and a rebound in uranium
producer Cameco Corp.
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higher in morning trade on Thursday, helped by a jump in
Canadian Pacific Railway shares and a rebound in uranium
producer Cameco Corp.
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UPDATE 2-Court upholds conviction of Massey ex-CEO in fatal mine blast
Jan 19 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Thursday
rejected former Massey Energy Co Chief Executive Officer Donald
Blankenship's bid to overturn his conviction and one-year prison
sentence related to his role in a 2010 West Virginia mine
explosion that killed 29 workers.
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rejected former Massey Energy Co Chief Executive Officer Donald
Blankenship's bid to overturn his conviction and one-year prison
sentence related to his role in a 2010 West Virginia mine
explosion that killed 29 workers.
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Sri Lankan shares hit more than 1-wk closing low
COLOMBO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks hit a more
than one-week closing low on Thursday, falling for a fourth
straight session, as uncertainty over foreign investments and
rising yields on short-term government securities hurt investor
sentiment.
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than one-week closing low on Thursday, falling for a fourth
straight session, as uncertainty over foreign investments and
rising yields on short-term government securities hurt investor
sentiment.
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U.S. investors praise Saudi reform commitment at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Asset management
giant BlackRock and chemical major Dow Chemical praised
Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the kingdom said it was pressing
ahead with reforms and investments beyond oil.
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giant BlackRock and chemical major Dow Chemical praised
Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the kingdom said it was pressing
ahead with reforms and investments beyond oil.
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U.S. cities move to curb lead poisoning following Reuters report
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Cities and towns across the
United States are taking action after a Reuters report
identified thousands of communities where children tested with
lead poisoning at higher rates than in Flint, Michigan.
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United States are taking action after a Reuters report
identified thousands of communities where children tested with
lead poisoning at higher rates than in Flint, Michigan.
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Britain says auto industry is a key sector, looking to ensure best EU market access
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain's car industry is a key
part of the economy and the government is looking to ensure the
best possible EU market access for all of the country's
important sectors, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said
on Thursday.
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part of the economy and the government is looking to ensure the
best possible EU market access for all of the country's
important sectors, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said
on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-South African mining deaths fall to new record low in 2016
RANDFONTEIN, South Africa, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The number of
miners killed in South Africa's mines fell in 2016 to a new
record low of 73 from 77 in 2015 thanks to a government drive to
improve practices, Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane
said on Thursday.
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miners killed in South Africa's mines fell in 2016 to a new
record low of 73 from 77 in 2015 thanks to a government drive to
improve practices, Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane
said on Thursday.
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South African mining deaths fall to new record low in 2016
RANDFONTEIN, South Africa, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The number of
miners killed in South Africa's mines fell in 2016 to a new
record low of 73 from 77 in 2015, mines minister Mosebenzi
Joseph Zwane said on Thursday.
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miners killed in South Africa's mines fell in 2016 to a new
record low of 73 from 77 in 2015, mines minister Mosebenzi
Joseph Zwane said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
BHP says reached settlement agreement with Brazil over Samarco
SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - BHP Ltd , its
partner Vale SA and Samarco have reached an agreement
with Brazil authorities to settle a $47.5 billion civil claim
over the Samarco iron ore mine disaster, the companies said on
Thursday.
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partner Vale SA and Samarco have reached an agreement
with Brazil authorities to settle a $47.5 billion civil claim
over the Samarco iron ore mine disaster, the companies said on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Lotte Chem says looking to acquire Singapore's Jurong Aromatics
SEOUL, Jan 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's Lotte Chemical Corp
said on Thursday it had submitted a letter of intent earlier
this month to acquire Singapore petrochemical company Jurong
Aromatics Corp (JAC).
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said on Thursday it had submitted a letter of intent earlier
this month to acquire Singapore petrochemical company Jurong
Aromatics Corp (JAC).
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New Vale pact seeks dispersed share ownership in six years -sources
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Leading shareholders of Vale
SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six years, two people familiar with the talks said.
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SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six years, two people familiar with the talks said.
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Lotte Chem says submitted letter of intent to acquire Singapore's Jurong Aromatics
SEOUL, Jan 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's Lotte Chemical Corp
said on Thursday it had submitted a letter of intent earlier
this month to acquire Singapore petrochemical company Jurong
Aromatics Corp (JAC).
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said on Thursday it had submitted a letter of intent earlier
this month to acquire Singapore petrochemical company Jurong
Aromatics Corp (JAC).
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends down as Cameco plunges, energy stocks weigh
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index closed
lower on Wednesday, hurt by a 17 percent fall in shares of
uranium producer Cameco Corp after a profit warning and
as lower oil prices weighed on energy companies.
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lower on Wednesday, hurt by a 17 percent fall in shares of
uranium producer Cameco Corp after a profit warning and
as lower oil prices weighed on energy companies.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. affirms finding of China steel plate dumping, subsidies
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department
said on Wednesday it had made a final finding of dumping of
certain imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL)
plate from China.
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said on Wednesday it had made a final finding of dumping of
certain imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL)
plate from China.
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Peru tries to rescue seven miners trapped by landslide
LIMA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Rescuers worked frantically on
Wednesday to free seven miners trapped for two days in a tunnel
covered by a landslide in southern Peru, authorities said on
Wednesday.
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Wednesday to free seven miners trapped for two days in a tunnel
covered by a landslide in southern Peru, authorities said on
Wednesday.
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U.S. finalizes finding of dumping, subsidies of steel plate from China
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department
said on Wednesday it had made a final finding of dumping of
certain imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL)
plate from China.
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said on Wednesday it had made a final finding of dumping of
certain imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL)
plate from China.
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COLUMN-Policymakers: Don't Take Clean Air For Granted
Jan 18 (Reuters) - While environmental pollution and risks
persist in the United States, as seen most recently with the
Flint water crisis, many Americans today take clean air and
water for granted. With Donald Trump two days from his
inauguration as the country's president, it is a good time -- as
Congress considers his nominee to lead the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, who has like the
president-elect been a vocal critic of the agency -- to recall
that this was not always
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persist in the United States, as seen most recently with the
Flint water crisis, many Americans today take clean air and
water for granted. With Donald Trump two days from his
inauguration as the country's president, it is a good time -- as
Congress considers his nominee to lead the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, who has like the
president-elect been a vocal critic of the agency -- to recall
that this was not always
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UPDATE 1-Renault-Nissan's Ghosn intent on staying ahead in electric cars
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Renault-Nissan
has sold more than 400,000 electric cars
globally and the leader in plug-in vehicles is planning further
investment to maintain its market lead, the chief executive of
the auto alliance said.
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has sold more than 400,000 electric cars
globally and the leader in plug-in vehicles is planning further
investment to maintain its market lead, the chief executive of
the auto alliance said.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy stocks slip, Cameco falls
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell
on Wednesday as energy stocks weighed with a fall in oil prices
and uranium producer Cameco Corp plunged on a negative
outlook.
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on Wednesday as energy stocks weighed with a fall in oil prices
and uranium producer Cameco Corp plunged on a negative
outlook.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as Cameco slides, oil fall weighs on energy stocks
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped in early trade on Wednesday, weighed down by energy
stocks as oil prices slid and by a slump in uranium miner Cameco
Corp after it warned of a net loss and job cuts.
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slipped in early trade on Wednesday, weighed down by energy
stocks as oil prices slid and by a slump in uranium miner Cameco
Corp after it warned of a net loss and job cuts.
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Sri Lankan shares little changed; rising rates weigh
COLOMBO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed
slightly weaker on Wednesday, falling for a third straight
session, as investor sentiment took a hit on uncertainty over
foreign investments and rising yields on short-term government
securities.
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slightly weaker on Wednesday, falling for a third straight
session, as investor sentiment took a hit on uncertainty over
foreign investments and rising yields on short-term government
securities.
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European shares boosted by company updates, though Pearson plummets
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on
Wednesday in early deals, helped by a slew of well-received
company results from ASML, Novozymes and
Burberry, though shares in Pearson slumped
after its update.
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Wednesday in early deals, helped by a slew of well-received
company results from ASML, Novozymes and
Burberry, though shares in Pearson slumped
after its update.
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UPDATE 1-Rosneft raises 175 mln euros from Saras stake sales-sources
MILAN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Rosneft has
sold its 12 percent stake in Italian refiner Saras for
1.53 euros a share, three market sources said on Wednesday,
raising around 175 million euros ($187 million).
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sold its 12 percent stake in Italian refiner Saras for
1.53 euros a share, three market sources said on Wednesday,
raising around 175 million euros ($187 million).
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Novozymes cuts 198 jobs, to invest more in emerging markets
COPENHAGEN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Danish enzymes maker
Novozymes said on Wednesday it would cut 198 jobs and
allocate resources to high-growth opportunities in emerging
markets, indicating it could take time to return to previous
growth rates.
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Novozymes said on Wednesday it would cut 198 jobs and
allocate resources to high-growth opportunities in emerging
markets, indicating it could take time to return to previous
growth rates.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
China stocks rise despite weak small-caps; Hong Kong has solid gain
SHANGHAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - China stocks rose on Wednesday
morning despite renewed weakness in small-caps and worries about
Donald Trump's approach to Beijing, helped by a blue chip's
solid 2016 earnings projection.
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morning despite renewed weakness in small-caps and worries about
Donald Trump's approach to Beijing, helped by a blue chip's
solid 2016 earnings projection.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-China 2016 home prices surge most in 5 years, but moderating, easing bubble fears
BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Prices of new homes in China
grew last year at the fastest rate since 2011, but moderated
enough in December to calm fears of a speculative bubble
bursting with disastrous economic consequences.
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grew last year at the fastest rate since 2011, but moderated
enough in December to calm fears of a speculative bubble
bursting with disastrous economic consequences.
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Brazil's Odebrecht settling bribe cases in 12 countries
BRASILIA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two sources with knowledge of the matter told
Reuters on Tuesday.
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conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two sources with knowledge of the matter told
Reuters on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-China's December home price growth moderates, bubble fears abate
BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Growth in China's home prices
moderated slightly in December as local governments stepped up
curbs to tame speculation which some fear is fuelling a property
bubble.
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moderated slightly in December as local governments stepped up
curbs to tame speculation which some fear is fuelling a property
bubble.
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Cameco expects to report net loss for 2016, cut jobs at uranium mines
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
on Tuesday said it expected its 2016 adjusted
profit to be significantly lower than analysts' estimates and
also said it would cut 120 jobs at three of its uranium mines in
2017.
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on Tuesday said it expected its 2016 adjusted
profit to be significantly lower than analysts' estimates and
also said it would cut 120 jobs at three of its uranium mines in
2017.
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Strike ends at Yamana Gold's El Peñón mine, union says
SANTIAGO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Striking workers at Yamana Gold
Inc's El Peñón mine in Chile have reached a wage
agreement with the Canadian miner, a union leader said on
Tuesday, ending the work stoppage.
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Inc's El Peñón mine in Chile have reached a wage
agreement with the Canadian miner, a union leader said on
Tuesday, ending the work stoppage.
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UPDATE 1-Strike ends at Yamana Gold's El Peñón mine, union says
SANTIAGO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Striking workers at Yamana Gold
Inc's El Peñón mine in Chile have reached a wage
agreement with the Canadian miner, allowing for the mine to
reopen on Wednesday, a union leader said on Tuesday.
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Inc's El Peñón mine in Chile have reached a wage
agreement with the Canadian miner, allowing for the mine to
reopen on Wednesday, a union leader said on Tuesday.
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Vedanta's Zambia mine to pay first instalment of $100 mln fine by month-end
LUSAKA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), owned
by global conglomerate Vedanta Resources PLC, will pay
the first tranche of a $100 million fine to the Zambian
government by the end of month, the country's investment firm
said on Tuesday.
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by global conglomerate Vedanta Resources PLC, will pay
the first tranche of a $100 million fine to the Zambian
government by the end of month, the country's investment firm
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Gold miner Goldcorp details growth plan, shares rise
VANCOUVER, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Canadian gold miner Goldcorp
Inc detailed an ambitious growth plan on Tuesday that
includes increasing production as well as yet-to-be-mined
reserves by 20 percent over the next five years from existing
operations and deposits, lifting its shares.
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Inc detailed an ambitious growth plan on Tuesday that
includes increasing production as well as yet-to-be-mined
reserves by 20 percent over the next five years from existing
operations and deposits, lifting its shares.
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Trump Commerce nominee Ross to divest assets worth up to $187 million
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Wilbur Ross, President-elect
Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, has pledged to
divest assets worth about $62 million to $187 million and resign
his corporate board seats, but the billionaire investor intends
to retain his interests in mortgage lending and transoceanic
shipping.
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Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, has pledged to
divest assets worth about $62 million to $187 million and resign
his corporate board seats, but the billionaire investor intends
to retain his interests in mortgage lending and transoceanic
shipping.
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Britain's FTSE falls most since June 2016 after PM May's Brexit speech
* StanChart leads banks, Roll Royce rallies
(Recasts, adds detail and updates prices at close)
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(Recasts, adds detail and updates prices at close)
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Bayer to boost U.S. jobs, investments amid Monsanto deal -Trump spokesman
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Bayer AG has pledged to boost
its investments in the United States amid its deal to buy U.S.
seeds giant Monsanto, investing$8 billion in research and
development and adding American jobs, U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump's spokesman said on Tuesday.
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its investments in the United States amid its deal to buy U.S.
seeds giant Monsanto, investing$8 billion in research and
development and adding American jobs, U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump's spokesman said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Russian state bank lent billions to fund Rosneft privatisation deal
* Putin earlier forbade state lenders financing such deals
(Changes attribution, edits, adds Glencore comment)
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(Changes attribution, edits, adds Glencore comment)
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Southern African maize munching pest is South American invader - experts
LUSAKA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A maize pest that has devastated
crops in southern Africa is a South American species which is
harder to detect and eradicate than its African counterpart,
agriculture officials and experts said on Tuesday.
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crops in southern Africa is a South American species which is
harder to detect and eradicate than its African counterpart,
agriculture officials and experts said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Syngenta sees no sale of ChemChina's Adama to get merger nod
* Says move beyond transgenic approach shows promise
(Adds details on future organisation, planned biotech R&D push
in China)
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(Adds details on future organisation, planned biotech R&D push
in China)
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UPDATE 1-Former Yara legal chief sentenced to 7 years for corruption
OSLO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A Norwegian appeals court sentenced
the former chief legal officer of fertiliser-maker Yara
International, Kendrick Wallace, to seven years in
prison in a bribery case, it said on Tuesday.
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the former chief legal officer of fertiliser-maker Yara
International, Kendrick Wallace, to seven years in
prison in a bribery case, it said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Audi to expand electric car range in China with FAW
* Audi faces challenge from Mercedes, BMW in key market
(Adds executive comment, detail and background)
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(Adds executive comment, detail and background)
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Former Yara legal chief sentenced to 7 years for corruption
OSLO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A Norwegian appeals court sentenced
the former chief legal officer of fertiliser-maker Yara
International, Kendrick Wallace, to seven years in
prison in a bribery case, it said on Tuesday.
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the former chief legal officer of fertiliser-maker Yara
International, Kendrick Wallace, to seven years in
prison in a bribery case, it said on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong regulator sues StanChart, UBS, KPMG, others over China Forestry IPO
HONG KONG, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's securities
regulator has filed a suit against Standard Chartered Plc
, UBS Group AG and four other parties over the
2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd
, according to court documents.
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regulator has filed a suit against Standard Chartered Plc
, UBS Group AG and four other parties over the
2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd
, according to court documents.
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CEO of Russia's Alrosa: not expedient to sell another 10 pct stake in 2017 - RIA
MOSCOW, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Russian
diamond miner Alrosa, Andrey Zharkov, said on Tuesday
it was not expedient to sell another 10 percent stake in the
company in 2017, RIA news agency reported.
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diamond miner Alrosa, Andrey Zharkov, said on Tuesday
it was not expedient to sell another 10 percent stake in the
company in 2017, RIA news agency reported.
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Sri Lankan shares end lower; heavyweights down
COLOMBO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower
on Tuesday for a second straight session as investor sentiment
took a hit on political uncertainty and as yields on short-term
bonds rose.
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on Tuesday for a second straight session as investor sentiment
took a hit on political uncertainty and as yields on short-term
bonds rose.
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COLUMN-China steel, iron ore: A new year, a new bubble: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The new year has
started with something familiar from the last - a bubble in
Chinese iron ore and steel prices.
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started with something familiar from the last - a bubble in
Chinese iron ore and steel prices.
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Monday, January 16, 2017
RPT-COLUMN-U.S. complaint against China's aluminium sector risks back-firing: Andy Home
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The gloves have just come off in
the simmering dispute between the United States and China about
that country's rising exports of aluminium.
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the simmering dispute between the United States and China about
that country's rising exports of aluminium.
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Brazil to boost new crop financing by about 20 pct -Temer
BRASILIA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Brazil will increase a
subsidized credit line available to farmers to prepare for the
2017-2018 crop by about one-fifth to 12 billion reais ($3.72
billion), President Michel Temer told Reuters on Monday.
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subsidized credit line available to farmers to prepare for the
2017-2018 crop by about one-fifth to 12 billion reais ($3.72
billion), President Michel Temer told Reuters on Monday.
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Britain's FTSE ends historic rally, dragged down by banks' 'hard Brexit' worries
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index ended
its record 14-day winning streak on Monday, finishing down for
the first day since Dec. 21, as banking stocks slumped on 'hard
Brexit' worries ahead of Theresa May's speech on Tuesday.
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its record 14-day winning streak on Monday, finishing down for
the first day since Dec. 21, as banking stocks slumped on 'hard
Brexit' worries ahead of Theresa May's speech on Tuesday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips as Trump talk weighs on auto stocks
TORONTO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index pulled
back in morning trade on Monday, with several auto parts makers
losing ground as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump upped
pressure on carmakers to build locally.
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back in morning trade on Monday, with several auto parts makers
losing ground as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump upped
pressure on carmakers to build locally.
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At least two dozen dead in ethnic clashes in southeastern Congo
KINSHASA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - At least two dozen people, most
of them women, have been killed over the past week in ethnic
violence between Bantus and Pygmies in southeastern Democratic
Republic of Congo, a U.N. human rights official said on Monday.
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of them women, have been killed over the past week in ethnic
violence between Bantus and Pygmies in southeastern Democratic
Republic of Congo, a U.N. human rights official said on Monday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips as energy stocks weigh, Stella-Jones falls
TORONTO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped in early trade on Monday, with energy stocks lower as
investors fret about oversupply, while lumber company
Stella-Jones Inc plunged on price target cuts after
warning of lower profit and revenue.
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slipped in early trade on Monday, with energy stocks lower as
investors fret about oversupply, while lumber company
Stella-Jones Inc plunged on price target cuts after
warning of lower profit and revenue.
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UPDATE 2-Atlas Copco to split group, company veteran Rahmstrom named new CEO
* Company insider Rahmstrom appointed new CEO
(Adds new comments from Chairman, analysts, updates background
details)
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(Adds new comments from Chairman, analysts, updates background
details)
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UPDATE 1-China's Xi says Chinese economy to keep growing steadily
BERN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - China's economy will remain stable
and keep growing steadily while resisting protectionism,
President Xi Jinping told Swiss executives on Monday.
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and keep growing steadily while resisting protectionism,
President Xi Jinping told Swiss executives on Monday.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Sinking banks drag down Saudi stocks, rest of region mixed
DUBAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A slide in banking shares after
earnings at a major bank missed analysts' estimates dragged down
Saudi Arabia's stock market on Monday, while markets in the rest
of the region were mixed.
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earnings at a major bank missed analysts' estimates dragged down
Saudi Arabia's stock market on Monday, while markets in the rest
of the region were mixed.
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Sri Lankan shares end lower on rising rates
COLOMBO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower
on Monday as investors sold financials after rising yields in
short-term government securities hit sentiment, brokers said.
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on Monday as investors sold financials after rising yields in
short-term government securities hit sentiment, brokers said.
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UK to test Fiat Chrysler Jeep model after U.S. emission accusations
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it will
carry out tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee model following U.S.
accusations carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles mislead
regulators on diesel car emissions.
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carry out tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee model following U.S.
accusations carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles mislead
regulators on diesel car emissions.
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Britain's FTSE touches fresh record high as sterling slides
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index touched
a fresh record high on Monday in choppy trade after sterling
tumbled to a three-month low on worries that Britain was headed
for a "hard" Brexit from the European Union.
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a fresh record high on Monday in choppy trade after sterling
tumbled to a three-month low on worries that Britain was headed
for a "hard" Brexit from the European Union.
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
Australia govt, Alcoa say making progress in aluminium smelter talks
SYDNEY, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Plans to provide government
support to keep open a 30-year-old aluminium smelter in
Australia owned by Alcoa have made "progress", parties
involved in talks said on Monday without giving details.
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support to keep open a 30-year-old aluminium smelter in
Australia owned by Alcoa have made "progress", parties
involved in talks said on Monday without giving details.
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RPT-COLUMN-Indonesia rocks the nickel market (again): Andy Home
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Almost exactly three years ago
Indonesia rocked the global nickel market by banning the export
of unprocessed minerals.
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Indonesia rocked the global nickel market by banning the export
of unprocessed minerals.
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Tokyo Steel raises product prices for 3rd straight month; cites China pickup, Olympics
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd
, Japan's top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, will
raise product prices for a third straight month, citing firmer
international prices and domestic building projects getting
under way for the 2020 Olympics.
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, Japan's top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, will
raise product prices for a third straight month, citing firmer
international prices and domestic building projects getting
under way for the 2020 Olympics.
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China's top coal province to cut 20 mln T of capacity in 2017 - Xinhua
BEIJING, Jan 15 (Reuters) - China's top coal-producing
province Shanxi will cut 20 million tonnes of output capacity
this year, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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province Shanxi will cut 20 million tonnes of output capacity
this year, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
Brazil's Camargo Correa seeks new plea deal over corruption -Veja
SAO PAULO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Construtora Camargo Correa SA,
one of Brazil's biggest engineering firms, is in talks with
federal prosecutors for a new plea bargain deal linked to the
country's sweeping "Operation Car Wash" corruption scandal,
weekly magazine Veja said on Saturday.
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one of Brazil's biggest engineering firms, is in talks with
federal prosecutors for a new plea bargain deal linked to the
country's sweeping "Operation Car Wash" corruption scandal,
weekly magazine Veja said on Saturday.
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Move to lift Sudan sanctions came after Trump approval, months of talks
KHARTOUM, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Obama administration's
preliminary decision to ease sanctions on Sudan came with the
full approval of the incoming Trump administration and after
months of secret meetings, Sudan's foreign minister said on
Saturday.
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preliminary decision to ease sanctions on Sudan came with the
full approval of the incoming Trump administration and after
months of secret meetings, Sudan's foreign minister said on
Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Iraqi forces fight on at Mosul university, find chemicals - officers
MOSUL, Iraq, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Iraqi special forces battled
Islamic State militants inside the Mosul University campus on
Saturday in a second day of fierce clashes in the complex and
also discovered chemicals used to try to make weapons, officers
said.
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Islamic State militants inside the Mosul University campus on
Saturday in a second day of fierce clashes in the complex and
also discovered chemicals used to try to make weapons, officers
said.
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Indonesian miners' nickel ore exports "comparable" to smelter capacity -minister
JAKARTA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Indonesia's mining minister said
on Saturday the amount of nickel ore and bauxite that can be
exported by individual miners under the country's new mining
rules will be "comparable" to their smelter capacity.
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on Saturday the amount of nickel ore and bauxite that can be
exported by individual miners under the country's new mining
rules will be "comparable" to their smelter capacity.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
UPDATE 2-Codelco chairman treated for minor injuries after package explodes
SANTIAGO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The chairman of Codelco,
Chile's state-run copper miner, was being treated in the
hospital for minor injuries after receiving a package that
exploded at his home on Friday.
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Chile's state-run copper miner, was being treated in the
hospital for minor injuries after receiving a package that
exploded at his home on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Chile's SQM to pay $30 mln U.S. penalty over invoices case
SANTIAGO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Chilean lithium and fertilizer
giant SQM said on Friday it had agreed to pay more than $30
million in penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice and
Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a probe over
alleged fake invoices.
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giant SQM said on Friday it had agreed to pay more than $30
million in penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice and
Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a probe over
alleged fake invoices.
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Codelco chairman unhurt after receiving explosive package
SANTIAGO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The chairman of Codelco,
Chile's state-run copper miner, is unhurt after receiving a
package at his home on Friday that exploded, the company said in
a statement.
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Chile's state-run copper miner, is unhurt after receiving a
package at his home on Friday that exploded, the company said in
a statement.
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Acacia confirms in early talks to combine with Endeavour Mining
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Gold miner Acacia Mining Plc
said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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UPDATE 1-Acacia confirms merger talks with Endeavour Mining
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Gold miner Acacia Mining Plc
said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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Banks boost European stocks; Britain's FTSE sets record high
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday,
led higher by banks stocks, with Britain's blue chip index
finishing at an all-time high after extending a record winning
streak to 14 days.
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led higher by banks stocks, with Britain's blue chip index
finishing at an all-time high after extending a record winning
streak to 14 days.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. moves to lift some trade, oil-related sanctions on Sudan
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on
Friday moved to lift the trade embargo against Sudan in response
to the east African nation's recent cooperation in helping to
tackle terrorism.
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Friday moved to lift the trade embargo against Sudan in response
to the east African nation's recent cooperation in helping to
tackle terrorism.
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Trump adviser: TPP 'dead,' will move quickly on bilateral trade deals
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
will not revive his predecessor's stalled Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal in any form, but will quickly pursue
bilateral trade agreements, a Trump transition policy adviser
said.
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will not revive his predecessor's stalled Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal in any form, but will quickly pursue
bilateral trade agreements, a Trump transition policy adviser
said.
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