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Start of the Games, end of the commodities boom?
Were the opening ceremonies for the Beijing games the beginning of the end of the commodities rally? This graphic shows that China’s economic growth took off after the International Olympic Committee...
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Will Russia cut aluminum production after winter thaw?
On Alcoa’s quarterly conference call this week, CEO Klaus Kleinfeld pointed out that there is currently a 1.4 million tonne aluminum surplus in the world outside of China, and therefore to expect more...
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U.S. Commerce Secretary doesn’t like ring of Shanghai Silicon Valley
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says one thing he doesn't want to see is a Shanghai Silicon Valley develop from China's investment in clean energy. He warned that if the United States doesn't move...
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Competition for rare earth metals
China’s dominant position in the arena of rare earth metals used in new technology such as batteries for hybrid cars and magnetic motors could be eroded by an Australian listed company – Greenland...
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