Molycorp Surges as China Raises Rare Earth Deal Stakes: Real M&A

Molycorp Surges as China Raises Rare Earth Deal Stakes: Real M&A

China’s control of rare-earth metals is providing Molycorp Inc., owner of the largest U.S. deposit of the minerals, with the most-valuable currency in the industry to pursue acquisitions.

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Black Mountain burnoff

The ACT Department of Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) is conducting a controlled burn around the summit of Canberra's Black Mountain.

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Prada Shuns Milan for Hong Kong as IPO Signals Economic Shift

Prada SpA, the fashion house known for its Miu Miu bags and Church’s shoes, is planning the largest initial public offering of a family-owned Italian company since 2006. Investors in Prada’s hometown of Milan will have to reach about 5,800 miles away to buy the stock.

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