China, India hold first high-level steel...
China, India hold first high-level steel dialogue in Beijing -
A "Steel Dialogue" exchange forum between China & India was launched, marking a signif...
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Indian steel imports rebound in April by 64%
According to Joint Plant Committee (JPC) recent report on trade data mentioned that India''s steel imports rebounded sharply in April on improving dem...
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Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco
The Karnataka government is actively considering the possibility of changing the location for a proposed steel plant of Posco in north-central Gadag d...
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Uttam Galva Q4 net increases two-fold
Uttam Galva Steels'' standalone net profit increased nearly two-fold to Rs 40 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, largely on account of incre...
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NON-FERROUS BITS
Guj govt to decide on Nalco smelter project soon -
Gujarat government is likely to take a final decision on setting up of an alumina plant and alumin...
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Hindalco Q4 net falls 9.6% on low Al price
Due to low aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange and a steep escalation in the cost of its production the Aditya Birla Group flagship company, ...
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Copper likely to be in surplus in 2013: ICSG
The demand-supply balance for copper will remain in the deficit zone in 2012, but may change to a surplus in 2013, as per recently released projection...
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Lift import duties on electrical-grade Al: FISME
Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) has called for immediate lifting of import duties on electrical-grade aluminium fo...
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EVENTS
MeltMetech 2012 - to showcase innovation in melting & metallurgical technology -A brand new fair, result of the initiative from The Institute of India...
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ASIDES & BESIDES
India to grow at 7.5% in 2012-13: UN report -
India is projected to see a faster growth of 7.5 per cent this fiscal on the back of higher savings and...
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Land issues, green nod hit steel projects: Govt
Most of the upcoming steel projects in the country, entailing investments over several lakh crore rupees, are delayed due to land acquisition problems...
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Iron ore exports to see new low this fiscal
Iron ore exports from India is likely to see a new low in the current financial (2012-13) year due to a host of issues like ban on exports imposed by ...
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BASE & PRECIOUS METALS WEEKLY REVIEW
Base metal prices hit two-week low;
seen vulnerable on global cues -
During the week, commodities prices declined for an eighth consecutive day, wi...
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DOMESTIC MARKET REVIEW
Gold continues to fall, silver recovers -
The prices of gold continued its downtrend at the bullion market here on persistent selling by investors an...
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PERSPECTIVE
Green mfg practices growing rapidly: Frost & Sullivan - Companies are increasingly becoming aware of sustainable practices and adoption of these,...
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Outotec sees great potential to contribute...
Outotec sees great potential to contribute to India''s growth -
Outotec, the world''s leading sustainable technology solutions provider to minerals,...
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Bring mine workers under ESI scheme: Parlia Panel
A Parliamentary panel has proposed the inclusion of mine workers under the Employees'' State Insurance (ESI) scheme. Since mining takes place mostly i...
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Power cos to get coal blocks without bidding
Nevertheless the CAG stance favouring the auction route for allocation of natural resources, power companies such as NTPC, Tata Power, RPower and Jind...
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Int''l Conference & Exhibition on Lead & Zinc - Opportunities Unlimited: To commemorate its golden jubilee the India Lead Zinc Development Association...
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FERROUS BITS
Increase R&D in steel to 1 pc of industry sales -
Investment on R&D in the steel sector should go up to at least 1 per cent of industry turnover by 2...
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