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- adjective Alternative spelling of
nonprecious .
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Also lagging the market Thursday are non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares, down on the day by about 6.3% as a group, led down by China Shen Zhou Mining Resources , trading lower by about 12.5% and Mechel , trading lower by about 11.8%.
Thursday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining Stocks 2011
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While the main focus of the New Jewelry movement shifted in the 1970s toward the use of non-precious metals and increasingly daring conceptual designs, Ms. Mina preferred to invent freely, within the fundamental disciplines of goldsmithing, experimenting constantly with techniques, but endeavoring to produce something beautiful.
With a Twist and a Turn Emma Crichton-Miller 2011
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John and Anthony make bracelets that incorporate non-precious stones from developing countries and donate 25% of all net proceeds to nonprofit organizations that support the community where the stones originate.
Steve Mariotti: Students Taking Ownership - Bridging the Economic Challenges of Today Through Entrepreneurship Education, Part 2 Steve Mariotti 2011
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Also lagging the market Monday are non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares, down on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led down by Augusta Resource
Monday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining Stocks 2011
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In trading on Monday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.4%.
Monday Sector Leaders: Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining, Precious Metals 2011
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John and Anthony make bracelets that incorporate non-precious stones from developing countries and donate 25% of all net proceeds to nonprofit organizations that support the community where the stones originate.
Steve Mariotti: Students Taking Ownership - Bridging the Economic Challenges of Today Through Entrepreneurship Education, Part 2 Steve Mariotti 2011
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Also showing relative strength are non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares, up on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led by China Shen Zhou Mng Resources , trading up by about 9.6% and Qiao Xing Universal Resources , trading up by about 8.7% on Wednesday.
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In trading on Tuesday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.5%.
Tuesday Sector Laggards: Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining, Advertising Stocks 2011
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In trading on Wednesday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.8%.
Metals And Miners Can't Dig Up A Rally MarketNewsVideo.com 2011
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In trading on Monday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 4.4%.
Monday Sector Laggards: Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining, Vehicle Manufacturers 2011
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