How Glencore and Xstrata nailed the $76bn deal - The Australian

How Glencore and Xstrata nailed the $76bn dealThe AustralianThe marriage will unite Glencore's army of razor-sharp traders -- the Goldman Sachs of zinc, copper, iron ore, coal and oil -- with Xstrata's globe-spanning portfolio of mines, stretching from the Australian outback to South Africa and the Peruvian ...and more »

PH investors see profits turning wastes into fuel - Malaya

MalayaPH investors see profits turning wastes into fuelMalayaThe end products are fuel oil (bunker), crude carbon black (steel wires) and combustible gas. A Filipino entrepreneur who requested anonymity told Malaya Business Insight in a chance interview that he has collected a group that will compete in the ...

Russian metals on the move - RT

RTRussian metals on the moveRTCopper is also following the trend of global growth”. The prices for the company's major products fell sharply over 2011 due to the financial turmoil and euro zone's troubles. Nickel lost over thirty percent in value, copper over 20 percent, ...

Whirlpool Corporation Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results - MarketWatch (press release)

Whirlpool Corporation Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 ResultsMarketWatch (press release)"We exit 2011 with improving product price/mix, significantly lower inventory levels and strong new product innovation. These initiatives are the key drivers to improving our operating margins throughout 2012." During the twelve-months ended December ...and more »

Brass Copper Parts India Inaguartes GIDC Plant With 24 CNC Turning Machines - SBWire (press release)

Brass Copper Parts India Inaguartes GIDC Plant With 24 CNC Turning MachinesSBWire (press release)Jamnagar, Gujarat -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/23/2012 -- Brass Copper Parts India is a manufacturer of Brass fittings Brass Anchors Brass Terminals Brass Forging Brass pipe fittings Brass plumbing fittings Bronze fittings and CNC machined components.and more »

In Fiber Optic Cables It's All About Capacity (OTC:LWLG) - SmallCap Network

In Fiber Optic Cables It's All About Capacity (OTC:LWLG)SmallCap NetworkThis isn'ta big revenue generating machine (yet) but there are some core long-term shareholders that are no doubt aggregating shares as developments happen. The stock was trading in the $0.63 range on Dec 8 and has staged a run-up ever since based on ...and more »

German stocks - Factors to watch on January 19 - Reuters

German stocks - Factors to watch on January 19ReutersRelated news AURUBIS Indicated 1.6 percent higher The copper smelter said it expects uncertainties in demand for copper products after reporting fourth-quarter sales of 3.57 billion euros and operating earnings before interest and taxes of 87 million.and more »

Metal with traditional ties - Himalayan Times

Metal with traditional tiesHimalayan TimesAt Bolhari Brass Traders all the kaans products are made at Balaju where “some are handmade and others are machine made,” as per Sanjeev Baniya, one of the owners of the store. Comparing the both “handmade is better as it is in a pure form, ...