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The Tier One supplier of metal stampings, assemblies, and modules to automotive manufacturers reduced the leverage in its balance sheet by increasing its equity and reducing its overall debt by 55 percent.

http://www.fandmmag.com/web/online/Industry-News/AZ-Automotive-Poised-for-Growth-After-Realigning-Finances/1$3938

Bank of Russia poised to purchase gold - UPI.com

Press Release | www.upi.com | Nov 16, 2009

A Bank of Russia spokesman said the central bank was ready to buy whatever gold the State Depository for Precious Metals and Gems has for sale.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2009/11/16/Bank-of-Russia-poised-to-purchase-gold/UPI-72561258411887/

Silgan Declares Quarterly Dividend - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Nov 11, 2009

Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Board of Directors approved a $0.19 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on December 15,

http://www.zibb.com/article/5662013/Silgan+Declares+Quarterly+Dividend

Ferrochrome demand virtually nonexistent

News | www.purchasing.com | Nov 11, 2009

Ferrochrome producers must cut production by as much as 50% of capacity to allow supply and demand to again dictate price direction, says Danko Konchar, chairman of Kermas Group. That's because demand from steelmakers probably won't rebound quickly.

http://www.purchasing.com/article/388393-Ferrochrome_demand_virtually_nonexistent.php?rssid=20265

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Industrial Leaders Debuts Its Steel, Copper, Aluminum and Scrap Metals Directory

Press Release | www.prlog.org | Nov 6, 2009

Industrial Leaders Debuts Its Steel, Copper, Aluminum and Scrap Metals Directory. Industrial Leaders establishes its new metals, alloys and scrap metal marketplace for international markets

http://www.prlog.org/10403766-industrial-leaders-debuts-its-steel-copper-aluminum-and-scrap-metals-directory.html

China Seeks To Replace Iron Ore Benchmark

News | www.manufacturing.net | Oct 16, 2009

World's biggest steel producer is pushing to replace benchmark arrangement long used by the industry to price iron ore imports with one giving China a bigger say.

http://www.manufacturing.net/NewsChina-Seeks-Replace-Iron-Ore-Benchmark-101609.aspx

Sourcing Innovation: Sourcing Innovation Welcomes Trade Extensions as New Lead Sponsor

Blog | blog.sourcinginnovation.com | Oct 6, 2009

Sourcing Innovation is pleased to welcome Trade Extensions, an innovative provider of negotiation and decision optimization platforms, as it's newest lead sponsor.

http://blog.sourcinginnovation.com/2009/10/06/sourcing-innovation-welcomes-trade-extensions-as-new-lead-sponsor.aspx?ref=rss

Metals Industry Continues to Show Mixed Recovery Signs

News | news.thomasnet.com | Sep 24, 2009

Although positive signs are emerging, the turnaround in metals industry activity remains a fragile one and many metals service centers continue to cut inventory.

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/09/metals-industry-continues-to-show-mixed-recovery-signs-august-2009.html

“Buy American” Clause Helping AND Hurting US Companies

Blog | www.supplyexcellence.com | Sep 17, 2009

This post may be venturing off into rant territory, which is largely uncharted water for me. But an article in yesterdays Wall Street Journal about the negative impacts that the <a

http://www.supplyexcellence.com/blog/2009/09/17/buy-american-clause-wsj-canada/