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Crude oil dips below $54 a barrel
19 Nov 2008
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China consumed a third of all semiconductors produced globally: study
19 Nov 2008
Chinese manufacturers of electronics consumed over a third of semiconductors produced globally, consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a report.
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BHP Billiton to reactivate uranium mine in Western Australia
19 Nov 2008
BHP Billiton plans to reactivate its Yeelirrie mine in the Goldfields of Western Australia, the world's second largest undeveloped mine, which is estimated to hold 35,000 tonnes of uranium.
DLF defers projects as demand falls
19 Nov 2008
Dunlop stops production at West Bengal unit
18 Nov 2008
UTV to close Delhi operations
18 Nov 2008
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A $322 million Quantum of Solace for MGM, Sony
17 Nov 2008
The Wall Street Journal's describing the film as "a model of mediocrity" is not likely to shake or stir emotions at MGM/Sony, for executives would be too busy counting the cash.
Iran scales down Olefins No 12 project
17 Nov 2008
Diamond industry puts import of roughs on hold
15 Nov 2008
Rising imports push down vegetable oil prices
15 Nov 2008
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Government claims final say on RIL-RNRL dispute
14 Nov 2008
Reliance Industries cannot sell gas to any party at a price less than $4.20 per million British thermal units without approval, the government said in an affidavit filed with the Bombay high court.
US to block Chinese milk products at borders
14 Nov 2008
Sugar industry projects lower output, export
13 Nov 2008
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