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Glencore and Xstrata: Merger of equals

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

IN MINING circles it has been widely assumed that the age of mega-mergers that built mining titans such as BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto is over. Except of course, as everyone agreed, the inevitable big deal between Glencore and Xstrata. … Continue reading →

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The world in figures: Countries: Argentina

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

UK Only Article:  standard article Fly Title:  The world in figures: Countries GDP growth: 4.0%GDP: $470bn (PPP: $754bn)Inflation: 9.6%Population: 41.3mGDP per head: $11,380 (PPP: $18,260) President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will start 2012 with a fresh mandate following elections in late … Continue reading →

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Oil and growth: No oil for old countries

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

I THINK my colleague is right to take some encouragement from the latest Energy Information Agency outlook. As one would expect to occur amid a period of sustained, high oil prices, American oil consumption has fallen from 2005 while its … Continue reading →

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Focus: Commodity prices

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

MANY commodity prices fell last year as the euro crisis and slowing growth in emerging markets dampened demand. American crude oil, one of the few commodities whose price rose, is now 10% more expensive after a volatile year. Oil prices … Continue reading →

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