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Australian floods may send coal prices soaringNew York (AFP) Jan 5, 2011 Epic floods sweeping Australia could seriously limit the world's coal supplies, driving up prices and raising inflationary pressures throughout the global economy. The huge northeastern state of Queensland, now largely under water, provides half the world's needs for coking coal used in the steel-making industry. "It could take several weeks to reopen mines which have been physically flooded," said Ben Willacy, a Wood Mackenzie analyst based in Sydney. "Mines that have not been flooded will ... read more |
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  France 'confident' of winning Brazil plane contract France is confident of scooping a major contract to sell Rafale fighter planes to Brazil under its new president Dilma Rousseff, the French defence minister said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
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 Hungary puts energy on top of EU list Hungary has put energy on the top of its list of issues to be tackled during the country's turn at the rotating EU presidency. ... more |
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 Currency war comes to S. American markets Currency wars have come to Latin American shores as emerging markets Brazil and Chile, destinations of choice for impatient high-yield investors, found themselves battling to keep exports competitive. ... more | .. |
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