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Russia Will Resume Launches of The Proton-M Space Rockets on Sept. 15

Aug 19, 2013

Russia will resume launches of the Proton-M space rockets on Sept. 15, the operating company said Wednesday. "The International Launch Service's Proton return-to-flight mission will be the Astra 2E satellite for the (satellite operator) ...

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US Monoethylene Glycol Contracts Are Set to Move Higher in September

Aug 19, 2013

US monoethylene glycol contracts are set to move higher in September, with multiple producers planning to increase prices, sources said Thursday. MEGlobal is raising its North American Benchmark price to 60 cents/lb ($1,323/mt), a 3 ...

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Higher Propylene and Propylene Prices Are Pushing up Propylene Derivatives Prices

Aug 19, 2013

Higher polymer-grade propylene and chemical-grade propylene prices are pushing up propylene derivatives prices, market sources said Wednesday. Recently announced price increases for propylene derivatives include for isopropyl alcohol, ...

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Chinese Liquor Giant Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. Reported Net Profits of 5.79 Billion Yuan

Aug 19, 2013

Chinese liquor giant Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. reported net profits of 5.79 billion yuan (946 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2013, up 14.76 percent year on year. However, the growth rate was much slower than the company's ...

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It Was Assessed by SunSirs That in The Tracked 100 Spot Commodities

Aug 16, 2013

It was assessed by SunSirs that in the tracked 100 spot commodities,25 commodities increased in prices, 23 fell and 52 remained unchanged on 14/08/2013.The largest rises were Iron ore (2.43%),Methanol (1.93%),Silver (1.57%),while the ...

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State Council Released a Guideline to Boost The Country's Energy-saving

Aug 16, 2013

The State Council released a guideline to boost the country's energy-saving and environmental protection sector on August 1 and is expected to release preferential policies, according to a posting on the central government's website on ...

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South Korea's Benzene Exports to China Rebounded 11,848 Mt or 188.3% Month on Month

Aug 16, 2013

South Korea's benzene exports to China rebounded 11,848 mt or 188.3% month on month to 18,139 mt in July, data released Thursday by the Korea Customs Service showed. The surge was due to the narrowing price gap between domestic and ...

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It Was Assessed by SunSirs That in The Tracked 100 Spot Commodities

Aug 15, 2013

It was assessed by SunSirs that in the tracked 100 spot commodities,23 commodities increased in prices, 17 fell and 60 remained unchanged on 09/08/2013.The largest rises were Silver (3.09%),Nickel (1.89%),BR (1.58%),while the largest falls ...

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JX Nippon Oil & Energy Plans to Shut Its Aromatics Unit at Sendai in September

Aug 15, 2013

Asia could be looking at a shortfall of around 120,000 mt/month of isomer-grade mixed xylenes from late September through October due to refinery turnaround season in Japan and South Korea, a market source said Tuesday. "Supply in Asia is ...

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It Was Assessed by SunSirs That in The Tracked 100 Spot Commodities

Aug 15, 2013

It was assessed by SunSirs that in the tracked 100 spot commodities,28 commodities increased in prices, 17 fell and 55 remained unchanged on 12/08/2013.The largest rises were Silver (3.16%),Natural rubber (2.46%),Nickel (2.43%),while the ...

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Nitration Grade Toluene's Discount to TDI Quality Material Widened Once Again in Europe

Aug 15, 2013

The nitration grade toluene's discount to TDI quality material has widened once again in Europe, as interest from gasoline blenders and traders, who could work the arbitrage into the US, is receding, according to industry sources. The TDI ...

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China's Net Oil Imports Are Very Likely to Exceed Those of The US by October This Year

Aug 15, 2013

China's net oil imports are very likely to exceed those of the US by October this year on a monthly basis and by 2014 on an annual basis, making China the largest net oil importer in the world, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) ...

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Hyflux Has Inked an Exclusive Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement for an Eco Project

Aug 15, 2013

Singapore's leading water treatment firm Hyflux said Monday that it has inked an exclusive strategic cooperation framework agreement for an eco project in China's Sichuan Province. The project, named Hejiang Fobao Yulanshan Mountain ...

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Miner and Trader Glencore Xstrata Reported Copper Production Increased by a Fifth

Aug 15, 2013

Miner and trader Glencore Xstrata (GLEN.L) reported copper production increased by a fifth in the first six months of 2013, driven by the ramp-up of mines replacing depleted operations and a stronger performance in Congo. Glencore, which ...

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Possible Deals Said to Be in The Works with Exxon Mobil,Russia's Lukoil

Aug 15, 2013

Possible deals said to be in the works with Exxon Mobil, Russia's Lukoil PetroChina Co, China's largest oil explorer, may join with United States-based energy giant Exxon Mobil Corp to co-develop the West Qurna oilfield in Iraq, which ...

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