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Metals / Mining Groups
Australia's slowing economy following the end of the mining boom- 2014-2016
05/05/2015
Grouped Articles
Australia Seeks Cure for Its Mining Hangover
Wall Street Journal 05/05/2015
Mining Companies Slash Jobs as Commodities Prices Slide
Wall Street Journal 07/25/2015
Economist 08/24/2015
BHP Looks Past Travails, Remains Upbeat on China
Wall Street Journal 08/26/2015
Australia Finds Something Else to Export to China
Wall Street Journal 03/03/2016
In Australia, China’s Appetite Shifts From Rocks to Real Estate
The New York Times 09/24/2016
Economic policy errors in Russia and Brazil
05/03/2015
Brazil raises interest rates to over 13%, as it faces critical needs of private companies financing dollar based debt. This is likely to lead to further economic contraction and higher inflation. Inflation is at over 8% in 2015. Russia lowered the high interest rates ratcheted up to 17% to tackle a ruble collapse in 2015. Interest rates were lowered to but this move also aggravates inflation which is now at close to 17%.
Grouped Articles
Russia, Brazil Mistakes Show How Inflation Can Still Arise
Wall Street Journal 05/03/2015
Changing Course, Russia Will Sell Rubles Instead of Buying
New York Times 05/14/2015
Learning the lessons of stagnation
Economist 06/30/2015
How Brazil’s China-Driven Commodities Boom Went Bust
Wall Street Journal 08/28/2015
Brazil’s Finance Minister Replaced
New York Times 12/18/2015
Putin’s self-destructing economy - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/18/2016
The U.S. coal mining industry in 2014-2016
03/29/2015
Grouped Articles
Overheard: Digging for Answers on Coal
Wall Street Journal 03/29/2015
Murray Energy to Lay Off Around 1,800 Workers
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2015
Wall Street Journal 06/30/2015
Coal Miners Struggle to Survive in an Industry Battered by Layoffs and Bankruptcy
New York Times 07/17/2015
Alpha Natural Resources, a Onetime Coal Giant, Files for Bankruptcy Protecton
New York Times 08/03/2015
King Coal, Long Besieged, Is Deposed by the Market
New York Times 08/06/2015
The Modi government and India's plans to double coal production with 300 million people without access to electricity
01/24/2015
Coal is seen as available freeely with India having the fifth largest coal deposits in the world. India is likely to be dependent on coal for 60% of its energy needs in 2030, even with an increase in renewable energy and nuclear power. India cites per capita carbon emissions which are about 1.7 for India, 6.2 for China, and 17.6 for the U.S. With about a fourth of the population without access to electricity and power shortages in other areas, India plans to use coal with plants designed for lower emissions, maintain filtration plants for water, and other antipollution measures.
Grouped Articles
Here’s why Obama won’t get a climate deal with India this trip - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/24/2015
Indian Prime Minister Prods Coal Monopoly
Wall Street Journal 05/14/2015
Oil-Thirsty China a Winner in Iran Deal
Wall Street Journal 07/15/2015
Japan signs non-military nuclear accord with India | News | DW.COM | 11.11.2016
DW.COM 11/11/2016
India becomes more active in the fight against global warming
The Economist 04/21/2017
Lacklustre power demand in Asia throws a cloud over coal
The Economist 04/21/2017
Alcoa share price and financial performance
01/12/2015
Grouped Articles
Booted From Blue Chips, Alcoa Rides High
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2015
Alcoa Revenue Grows 14%, Buoyed by Aluminum Prices
Wall Street Journal 01/13/2015
Alcoa Redefines What It Makes—And Where
Wall Street Journal 04/06/2015
How Alcoa’s Split Can Win Investors Back
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2015
Alcoa to Split Into 2 Companies
New York Times 09/28/2015
Alcoa Swings to a Loss on Charges
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2016
South Africa's elelctricity company Eskom- cash shortages, lack of investment and power shortages crimping the economy 2014-2016
12/14/2014
Growth forecast shows growth slowing to 2.5%, not enough to make a dent in unemployment over 25%. A drop in the value of the Rand, lower mining commodity prices for exports, reduces any benefits from lower oil prices in 2014-2015.
Grouped Articles
South Africa Faces Credit Scrutiny Amid Blackouts
Wall Street Journal 12/14/2014
Wall Street Journal 03/25/2015
Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
Wall Street Journal 04/01/2015
Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
Economist 04/30/2015
Weak Power Grids in Africa Stunt Economies and Fire Up Tempers
New York Times 07/02/2015
Zambia Copper Producer Halts Production Over Power Shortages
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2015
The Widodo administration's plans to attract foreign investment for infrastructure and oi exploration- 2015-2017
12/08/2014
Indonesia's president describes his plans to attract foreign investment to WSJ reporters in Dec. 2014. He points to the need for $500 billion in foreign investment for deep water ports, airports, oil exploration and investment in industry. Widodo says Indonesia will improve the investment climate to win projects that have gone to Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries from companies like Samsung.
Grouped Articles
Indonesian President Joko Widodo Pledges to Cut Investment Barriers
Wall Street Journal 12/08/2014
Indonesia Pushes Overhaul of State Firms as Key to Growth
Wall Street Journal 04/21/2015
Economist 05/15/2015
Indonesian elections: Joko Widodo claims re-election victory
The Guardian 04/18/2019
Oil company SOCO International and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo
11/15/2014
In Congo and Tanzania areas with oil and minerals may lead to redefining national parks so that the areas where oil or minerals are found are excluded from the parks. Because of the size of the discoveries involved, the governments in the region and the oil companies are reluctant to give up the fight to continue exploration. With its long history of exploitation during colonial times and in recent decades with militias using the money generated leaving the people to live in poverty and conflict- effort needs to be focussed on creating a situation in which the oil and mineral resources can be used for economic growth and development.
Grouped Articles
Oil Dispute Takes a Page From Congo’s Bloody Past
New York Times 11/15/2014
U.S. Steel strategies
09/22/2014
Grouped Articles
U.S. Steel's Mario Longhi Takes on a Heavy Load
Wall Street Journal 09/22/2014
Steel Firms in U.S. Strive to Cope with Imports
Wall Street Journal 06/18/2015
Hindalco Industries
08/25/2014
Grouped Articles
India Allocated Coal Fields to Private Companies Illegally, Top Court Rules
New York Times 08/25/2014
Australia's carbon tax of 2012 under prime minister Gillard scrapped by prime minister Abbott in 2014
07/17/2014
The carbon tax was a key issue in the election and a pledge was made by Abbott to scrap the tax for promoting economic growth.
Grouped Articles
Australia Scraps Tax on Carbon
New York Times 07/17/2014
Australia’s Tony Abbott May Face Leadership Vote
Wall Street Journal 02/03/2015
Grappling with excess capacity and high polluting plants in China in 2014-2015
07/16/2014
Grouped Articles
In China, Beijing Fights Losing Battle to Rein In Factory Production
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2014
Chinese Steel Expert- N Way Out for Mills Caught in Crackdown
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2014
Pain Spreads From China’s Excess Production
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2014
Alcoa's acquisition of aerospace maker Firth Rixson in 2014 for diversification
06/27/2014
Grouped Articles
Alcoa to Buy Jet-Engine Component Maker Firth Rixson
Wall Street Journal 06/27/2014
Alcoa Angles for a Shield Against China
Wall Street Journal 10/06/2014
How Alcoa’s Split Can Win Investors Back
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2015
Alcoa to Split Into 2 Companies
New York Times 09/28/2015
Alcoa Swings to a Loss on Charges
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2016
Goldman Sachs and its global commodities business
05/04/2015
Grouped Articles
Goldman Sachs in Talks to Sell Its Coal Mines
Wall Street Journal 05/04/15
Economist 08/24/15
Goldman Misses Big on Trading, Trails Rivals Badly
WSJ 04/18/17
China Investment Corporation chairman, Ding Xuedong's view of the global economy from the Boao Forum in March 2015
03/29/2015
Grouped Articles
China’s CIC Gearing Up Investment in Overseas Assets
Wall Street Journal 03/29/15
On Globalization, China and Trump Are Closer Than They Appear
WSJ 01/27/17
The Baltic Dry Freight Index (BDI Index) hits a low of 577 in Jan. 2015, the lowest in about 30 years.
02/06/2015
Grouped Articles
Baltic Dry Freight Index Plummets Amid Commodities Slump
Wall Street Journal 02/06/15
U.S. stock, commodities and currencies markets in 2014-2015
01/19/2015
Grouped Articles
Commodities Fall as Stockpiles Mount Up
Wall Street Journal 01/19/15
Why This Old Bull Market May Not Be Ready to Die
Wall Street Journal 04/26/15
China’s Troubles Hit Commodities
Wall Street Journal 07/07/15
U.S. Markets Are an Oasis for Buy-and-Hold Investors
New York Times 07/25/15
A Plunge in China Rattles Markets Across the Globe
New York Times 08/23/15
U.S. Stocks Come Charging Back
Wall Street Journal 08/27/15
South Africa's economy in 2014-2017
12/14/2014
Deteriorating prospects for foreign investment in South Africa for 2015. Economic growth is forecast by the IMF to remain below 2.5% for years till the power situation is tackled. Growth is estimated in 2014 at a mere 1.4%, not enough to reduce high unemployment of over 25%. Lower commodity prices for mining exports, and a decline in the value of the rand reduce any benefit from lower oil prices. The government of president Zuma is seen as ineffective in tackling power shortages, and making changes at electricity company Eskom which suffers from cash shortages.
Grouped Articles
South Africa Faces Credit Scrutiny Amid Blackouts
Wall Street Journal 12/14/14
Wall Street Journal 03/25/15
Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
Wall Street Journal 04/01/15
Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
Economist 04/30/15
Weak Power Grids in Africa Stunt Economies and Fire Up Tempers
New York Times 07/02/15
The Betrayal of Mandela’s Promise
Wall Street Journal 08/20/15
The Australian economy in 2014-2015
12/08/2014
Unemployment reaches 6.2% in 2014 as the Australian economy faces the risk of a recession in 2015. The mining boom fades and there are no alternatives to increase growth and investment.
Grouped Articles
Australia Faces Painful Choices in Economic Slowdown
Wall Street Journal 12/08/14
Think New York Housing Is Expensive? Try Wollongong
Wall Street Journal 04/28/15
Australia Seeks Cure for Its Mining Hangover
Wall Street Journal 05/05/15
Mining Companies Slash Jobs as Commodities Prices Slide
Wall Street Journal 07/25/15
BHP Looks Past Travails, Remains Upbeat on China
Wall Street Journal 08/26/15
Australia Finds Something Else to Export to China
Wall Street Journal 03/03/16
Environmental controls and industry- India's Modi administration 2014-2015
12/04/2014
Grouped Articles
Narendra Modi, Favoring Growth in India, Pares Back Environmental Rules
New York Times 12/04/14
U.S. Steel performance
09/22/2014
Grouped Articles
U.S. Steel's Mario Longhi Takes on a Heavy Load
Wall Street Journal 09/22/14
Steel Firms in U.S. Strive to Cope with Imports
Wall Street Journal 06/18/15
U.S. Steel management
09/22/2014
Grouped Articles
U.S. Steel's Mario Longhi Takes on a Heavy Load
Wall Street Journal 09/22/14
Steel Firms in U.S. Strive to Cope with Imports
Wall Street Journal 06/18/15
Australia's $60 billion LNG projects of Total, Conoco and other oil companies in 2014-2015
07/23/2014
Grouped Articles
Australian Coal-Seam Gas Projects Blow Past Budgets
Wall Street Journal 07/23/14
Emerging Markets Pick Up the Slack as Bigger Players’ Demand for LNG Eases
WSJ 08/30/17
Out of control steel making capacity in China 2012-2015
07/16/2014
Grouped Articles
Pain Spreads From China’s Excess Production
Wall Street Journal 07/16/14
Why Chinese Steel Exports Are Stirring Protests
Wall Street Journal 03/16/15
China’s Shift Away From Industry Drains Life From a Steel Town
Wall Street Journal 09/08/15
U.S. Imposes 266% Duty on Some Chinese Steel Imports
Wall Street Journal 03/02/16
How China Built a Steel Behemoth and Convulsed World Trade
WSJ 12/24/18
South Korean steel imports into the U.S.
07/11/2014
Grouped Articles
U.S. Targets South Korea Over Steel
New York Times 07/11/14
Steel Firms in U.S. Strive to Cope with Imports
Wall Street Journal 06/18/15
Trump and South Korea’s Moon Assert Unity Against North Korea
WSJ 06/30/17
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