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Global steel industry jittery over BHP - Rio ore pact
09 Dec 2009
Global steel producers want the competition authorities to scrutinise the iron ore production joint venture announced by rival Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton
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OVL to set up refinery in Nigeria; may bag two offshore blocks
08 Dec 2009
ONGC Videsh has proposed to set up a greenfield refinery in Nigeria as part of an overall deal where Indian companies also receive oil blocks.
Leisure retailer Odyssey to expand to 60 stores
08 Dec 2009
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India, Russia seal nuclear pact
08 Dec 2009
India and Russia have announced a breakthrough long-term pact in the field of civil nuclear cooperation that will be free of any restrictions and will also insulate India from any disruptions in the future.
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Canadian gold miner Franco-Nevada offers $608 million for International Royalty
08 Dec 2009
Though Franco-Nevada has not made a concrete offer yet, it intends to circulate to a takeover bid along with relevant terms and conditions to IRC shareholders
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Core vessel installed at Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor
07 Dec 2009
India cleared a major milestone in its nuclear self-sufficiency programme, when the main vessel of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam was lowered inside a safety vessel and aligned.
Government to initiate coal gasification to mitigate pollution, optimise coal production
07 Dec 2009
Foreign tourist inflow picking up: minister
05 Dec 2009
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