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Transnet unveils R300 billion infrastructure plan

South African logistics group Transnet has unveiled a R300 billion plan which is set to create almost 600,000 new jobs across the economy.

Expro wins North Sea contract

UK-based oilfield services company Expro has secured a £1.5 million well testing contract in the southern North Sea.

Ukraine aims for energy independence with US help

Achieving energy independence has become a top priority for the country, said Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych during a meeting in Washington, DC.

Irish university teams up with Chinese dairy company

University College Dublin (UCD) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading Chinese dairy producer, Dairy United.

Greencore to acquire US firm

Irish convenience food producer Greencore Group has announced it will acquire US-based Marketfare Foods for £22.6 million.

Rolls-Royce wins $1.8 billion Air China order

Rolls-Royce has won an order worth $1.8 billion from Air China to supply and service engines to power 20 new aircraft.

Thompson Creek extends Endako Mine life with increased reserves

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc, has announced a 9 percent increase in mineral reserves at its Endako molybdenum mine near Fraser Lake, British Columbia, extending its mine li

Dreamliner lands at Farnborough Air Show in UK

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner landed at Farnborough in the UK Sunday for its first appearance at an international air show.

Silver Wheaton reports record quarterly earnings

Silver Wheaton, the largest silver streaming company in the world, has reported record quarterly earnings, with net earnings for Q3 2010 more than doubling to $69.2 million.

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Businesses in the US and the UK are paralyzed by a lack of self-confidence, says Stephen Archer. Processes and systems do not create wealth.

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Finance: Europe

American financial institutions hold very little Greek debt compared to European banks, but they are major issuers of credit default swaps, a device used by bondholders to cover