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Graff Diamonds to use $1 billion IPO proceeds on Asia stores

Graff Diamonds Ltd., the jewelry retailer whose founder twice set records buying gems at auction, plans to use funds from a proposed share sale to add stores in Asia as the region’s demand for luxury goods grows. The company plans to open outlets in Macau and Hangzhou, the largest city of Zhejiang province in eastern China, next year, Laurence Graff, 73, the chairman and founder of the London-based company said in a Nov. 18 interview with Bloomberg TV. The retailer has 32 stores worldwide including in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, according to its website.
Washington Post | November 21, 2011 | 3:00 pm

Alexandria coal plant to shut in a year

Old Town Alexandria is in background. The power plant is scheduled to close Oct. 1, 2012. (Tracy A Woodward - THE WASHINGTON POST) The Alexandria power-generating plant that city residents have been trying to shut down for years has been determined to
Washington Post | October 2, 2011 | 2:43 pm

Anglo American said to weigh counterbid for Macarthur Coal

Anglo American is exploring a bid for Macarthur Coal that would challenge Peabody Energy Corp.’s $4.9 billion offer for the Australian miner, said two people with knowledge of the matter. Anglo American, part owner of the world’s biggest platinum and diamond producers, is studying Macarthur’s finances, said one of the people, who declined to be identified as the talks are private. Buying Brisbane-based Macarthur would give Anglo steelmaking-coal mines in Australia as prices trade near a record. Peabody and its bidding partner, ArcelorMittal, took their offer directly to Macarthur shareholders after talks with the board collapsed.
Washington Post | August 19, 2011 | 10:20 pm