Copper price rally builds on record Chinese demand

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Canada maintains high stake in global M&A activity, suffers a difficult 2012.

The government will also levy more fees against coal and water, although it has not said when the new measures will be implemented.

China's steelmakers are restocking.

China alone has 66 iron ore mines under construction adding 435 million tonnes a year.

China, Russia, Canada and Ghana increased their output.

Rising concerns about overheating building sector, could cool demand for steelmaking ingredient.

India, Russia and South Korea are doing it right.

Rio Tinto even signs a deal at 3.5% premium to spot.