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Mining deals drop off a cliff in July and August as China retreats to sidelines

Frik Els | September 07, 2011 | 2:22 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Canada China Europe Coal Copper Diamond Gold Iron Ore 

The deal-making frenzy in the global mining sector during the first half of the year was followed by a dramatic drop in activity in July and August, according to a new report by consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers. Figures from the report titled...

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