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Mining companies move offshore for demands

Source: Lateline
Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:26 AEDT
Expires: Sunday, January 25, 2009 9:26 AEDT

The impact of the current financial crisis on Chinese steel production has sent shivers through the Pilbarra. Australian mining companies are preparing for possible hard times ahead as Chinese demand for iron-ore starts to fall away.

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