Metal

Falling aluminium prices send Chalco into the red

28 Mar 2013

Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) posted its worst results since going public in 2001, chalking up a net loss of 8.23 billion yuan (HK$10.18 billion) for last year.

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Mainland sees slowing growth in iron ore demand as economic woes bite

20 Sep 2012

BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining firm, says growth in the mainland's demand for iron ore has slowed by more than half, highlighting the economic slowdown in the world's biggest importer of...

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Earnings of United Co Rusal take a mauling

28 Aug 2012

United Co Rusal, the world's largest aluminium producer, yesterday reported a 95.25 per cent plunge in net profit to US$37 million in the first half, largely because of a US$37 million net loss in...

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Mainland companies in quest for HK listing

26 Jun 2012

Two companies, both from the mainland, have filed preliminary prospectuses with the Hong Kong stock exchange to raise funds despite the weak market sentiment.

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Xi's call for unity misses HK's need for debates

6 Mar 2012

'Xi (Jinping) said that when two brothers are of the same mind their sharpness can cut through metal. Xi called for better unity in Hong Kong to face future development problems.'

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precious petals

2 Mar 2012

Earrings (above) by Piaget (piaget.com). Below: Black and silver resin, metal and strass bracelet (HK$20,600) by Chanel

Poppy Pacific shoes (HK$9,990) by Yves Saint Laurent

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Opinion

Michael Cox

The last straw for Terry Wong?

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Alex Lo

We need a sober view of sexual violence

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In your element

This year is the Year of the Metal Rabbit, which follows on from the Year of the Metal Tiger, 2010.

They are also known as the years of the golden tiger and golden rabbit.

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Look at astrology as a guide only

You may have read that in 2011, those born in the years of the sheep, dog and pig will benefit in terms of career, while others born in the year of the rooster will have tough times ahead. But is...

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Flash in the pan

Cooking a big batch of fried chicken for a party this year, I used two heavy black cast-iron pans from the same manufacturer, added the same amount of oil and set the pans over two burners set at...

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Giant puppets ready for park parade

Entering its 10th year, the annual 'Standard Chartered Arts in the Park - Mardi Gras' will be held at Victoria Park this weekend.

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Green group calls for more recycling bins in public places

A green group has urged the government to provide more recycling bins after it found 60 per cent of people polled thought the current number inadequate.

Greeners Action also called...

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