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Mining blamed for Canadian economy unexpected dip in February

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 01, 2012 | 4:39 pm Base Metals Canada Europe Copper Lead Nickel Potash Zinc 

Canada's gross domestic product surprisingly dropped 0.2% in February, with all fingers pointing at the manufacturing and mining sectors, particularly potash and nickel producers, as the main culprits, says the latest Statistics Canada report. "Potash mining was down 19% as...

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