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Economic Times

Centre should double the grain procurement: CFR

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The CFR has suggested that there is urgent need to put in place the infrastructure for local procurement of grainCentre should double the grain procurement: CFRCentre should double the grain procurement: CFR

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Copper extends gains, tracking overseas leads

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Copper extended last week's gains tracking firm overseas markets, where hopes of improved demand outlook after strong US jobs data supported.Copper extends gains, tracking overseas leadsCopper extends gains, tracking overseas leads

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Sugar prices remain flat in thin trade

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The wholesale sugar market ended on a flat note today, as prices moved in a narrow range on alternate bouts of trading and settled around previous levels.Sugar prices remain flat in thin tradeSugar prices remain flat in thin trade

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Indian curbs on exports may fuel cotton rally

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Global cotton prices are likely to continue their rally as India, the world's second biggest exporter, restricts exports to soften local prices.Indian curbs on exports may fuel cotton rallyIndian curbs on exports may fuel cotton rally

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Copper futures rise 0.42 pc on global cues

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Copper futures prices rose Rs 1.50, or 0.42 per cent, to Rs 362.90 per kg on Monday, as speculators indulged in enlarging their positions.Copper futures rise 0.42 pc on global cuesCopper futures rise 0.42 pc on global cues

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Oil prices lower in Asian trade

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Oil prices were lower in quiet Asian trade with US players on holiday as markets resumed Friday's losses following the end of the main US holiday season, analysts said.Oil prices lower in Asian tradeOil prices lower in Asian trade

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Copra shortage to keep coconut oil prices high

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A lower copra output this year due to unseasonal rains in Tamil Nadu and Kerala has hit coconut oil production.Copra shortage to keep coconut oil prices highCopra shortage to keep coconut oil prices high

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ICEX, FIMI clinch deal to develop iron ore futures market

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ICEX, FIMI will organise training programmes and work towards spreading the concept of iron ore and other minerals futures trading.ICEX, FIMI clinch deal to develop iron ore futures marketICEX, FIMI clinch deal to develop iron ore futures market

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Oil prices likely to fluctuate between $71 and $77

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Early last week, concerns that slowing economic growth in the United States could suppress crude oil demand in the second half of this year weighed on oil prices.Oil prices likely to fluctuate between $71 and $77Oil prices likely to fluctuate between $71 and $77

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Investing in precious metals can be tricky

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Investors in precious metals must avoid the drove of commodities analysts as there are few signs of intelligent life.Investing in precious metals can be trickyInvesting in precious metals can be tricky

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Russia Forecasts Early Removal of Grain Ban

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President Dmitry Medvedev signaled on Monday Russia's ban on grain exports may be lifted earlier than Dec. 31 this year and state grain stocks may be insufficient to cover the drought-hit country's needs.

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Trading the Australian Market

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Chris Kimber, senior advisor at Bell Potter, reveals his top stock picks for the Australian market: Sandfire, Equinox and Panaust. He tells CNBC's Bernard Lo why the country's resource space continues to provide the most attractive returns.

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China Metallurgical Eyes Australia Iron Ore Mine

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China Metallurgical Group has unveiled plans to develop an iron ore mine in Western Australia with construction starting in mid-2012 and operations starting by 2015, the Australian Financial Review said on Monday.

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PRC-Owned Potash?

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As China moves closer to creating a counter-bid to block BHP's takeover offer for Potash Corp., Peter McGuire, managing director at CWA Global Markets and Jonathan Fenby, China director of Trusted Sources, assess with situation with CNBC's Karen Tso & Martin Soong.

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The Silver Lining

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Silver rallied an impressive 4.6% this week to settle at $19.92 per ounce, its highest close since March 17th, 2008 and its second consecutive week of gains.

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Gold Stocks to Melt Up?

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Will gold become the next M&A gold mine? Eric Jackson, Ironfire Capital shares his thoughts.

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Oil & Gold Next Week

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CNBC's Brian Shactman discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets and looks ahead to where oil and gas are likely headed next week.

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BP Says Failed Blowout Preventer Taken Off Gulf Well

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BP removed a failed blowout preventer from atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well Friday afternoon, a company spokesman said.

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Kilduff: A Formidable Headwind for Petroleum Prices

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In order to discount the supply fundamental, the futures market needs positive or even hopeful economic data from the U.S., Europe, and China.

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US Government Probing Mariner Platform Fire

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The U.S. government Friday launched an investigation into Mariner Energy's Gulf of Mexico platform fire as the Coast Guard said there were no signs of crude oil leaking from the offshore facility.

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