According to the latest data released by the Brazilian Institute of Non-ferrous Metals (ICZ), the country's nickel production, which was 43,136 mt in 2011, amounted to 66,272 mt in 2012, up 53.6 percent year on year. In 2012, Brazil ...
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On 7 January 2013, Genel Energy received permission from the Kurdistan Regional Government to export crude oil from Taq Taq into Turkey by truck. This authority is consistent with the Iraqi Constitution of 2006, the Kurdistan oil and gas ...
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South Korea-based tier-two LED lighting firms Kumho Electric and Posco LED saw 2012 revenues grow 121% and 184% respectively on year. The firms' 2013 revenues are forecast to show on-year growth of 42% and 150%, reaching KRW123.3 billion ...
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During the panel discussion at the SteelOrbis Market Talks Meeting held in Izmir on January 16, Dr. Veysel Yayan, general secretary of the Turkish Iron and Steel Producers' Association (DCUD), informed participants regarding the performance ...
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Chongqing-based Chinese steelmaker Chongqing Iron and Steel Co. (Chongqing Steel), a subsidiary of Chongqing Iron and Steel (Group) Co., has signed a shipbuilding steel supply agreement amounting to a total of 200,000 mt for 2013 with ...
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Carrefour, Europe's largest retailer, has recorded an increase in full-year sales as good growth in the emerging markets of Latin America and Asia offset tough trading in Europe. In the 12 month period, sales edged up 1% to EUR86.56bn ...
It's reported that Korean Hyundai Steel mulls to raise its export prices for hot rolled coils (HRC) by US$40~US$50/ton for February and March. It's analyzed that the price rise was supported by the firm steel prices international market and ...
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The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) predicts turnover in the furniture industry to remain stable at last year‘s level for 2013. This was announced by VDM chief executive Dirk-Uwe Klaas on 9 January at the press ...
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A Consumer Reports article on arsenic in rice continues to impact consumer confidence and sales of some rice products. Consumer Reports released the arsenic article on Sept. 19, along with a very well coordinated media campaign, citing ...
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Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd established Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLCin 2008, together with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Kuwait Petroleum International, and PetroVietnam in order to develop a workable concrete business scheme for the ...
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Recently, the prices of hot rolled coils (HRC) have remained flat at INR35, 750~INR36, 250/ton in the Indian domestic market even though the local steelmakers increased the prices. Last week, the major steel mills in India such as ...
Last week, the wire rod prices rose in the Taiwanese domestic market, driven by rising raw material prices. At present, the transaction prices of single rolling mills’ Al-killed wire rods are at NT$22,000/ton; those of rimmed wire ...
Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has reported a 7% rise in net sales for 2012 and estimated that profit margins widened during the year. For the 12 months to the end of December, Lindt reported sales of CHF2.67bn (US$2.8bn), ...
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SEMI China predicts a 20% oversupply for the global solar module market in 2013, according to a report from a China-based website. Industry consolidation in Asia is expected to continue in 2013, especially in China, the world's largest ...
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In the week from January 7 to January 13, on the Orbis Steel Index the scrap indexes moved upwards, with the Turkish scrap index rising for the fourth consecutive week. In the given week, the Turkish rebar index maintained its upward ...