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BHP and Freeport have also enjoyed high exposure to copper and, in BHP's case, oil, two of the largest, most liquid commodities in the world which are also at the center of the China-led raw-materials boom of the past decade.

BHP, Freeport Share a Curious Connection Liam Denning 2012

The official reiterated that the raw-materials ruling could help determine the course of action on rare earths, while adding that no decision has been made.

China Loses Trade Appeal Over Its Curbs on Exports Tom Barkley 2012

Brazil is a big commodity exporter, and the developing world suffered a renewed bout of financial panic last month while raw-materials glutton China continues tightening credit.

Brazil's Bank-Rate Boomerang Liam Denning 2011

In corporate news, Alcoa slumped 20 cents, or 2.1%, to 9.16, to lead the Dow decliners after the aluminum producer said it plans to close or curtail about 12% of its global smelting capacity in reaction to a drop in aluminum prices and as part of its efforts to reduce raw-materials costs.

Dow Drops but Gains on Week Jonathan Cheng 2012

In addition to lowering trading volume in several commodities markets and forcing many traders to liquidate their positions, MF Global's collapse has left some investors wondering whether they should consider alternative commodity-investment strategies that better balance account safety with returns that mirror raw-materials prices instead of stocks, bonds or other assets.

Once Burned: MF Global's Collapse Has Led Some Investors to Rethink Tactics Jerry A. DiColo 2011

If raw-materials prices continue to drop, it will ease pressure on companies grappling with higher production costs and on consumers reeling from $4-a-gallon gasoline and rising food prices.

Commodity Prices Plunge Liam Pleven 2011

Procurement officers have become experts at extracting savings and innovations from suppliers, negotiating raw-materials contracts and managing complex global supply chains.

Jerry Jasinowski: The Next Generation of Cost Savings Jerry Jasinowski 2011

Copper's slide accompanied slumping prices for crude oil and other commodities, which were pulled down by concerns—first seen in the silver market—that the months-long surge in raw-materials prices is nearing an end.

Copper Drops Below $4 As Demand Fears Mount Matt Whittaker 2011

The stock market previously had been mostly spared from the weeklong downturn in raw-materials prices.

Commodity Prices Plunge Liam Pleven 2011

The same goes for the stocks of raw-materials firms.

Once Burned: MF Global's Collapse Has Led Some Investors to Rethink Tactics Jerry A. DiColo 2011