09.01.2009 - U.S. metals, mining companies brace themselves for rough new year - S&P

From Mineweb.com: With the credit crisis and a weak economy, Standard & Poor's says U.S. metals demand has dropped sharply, with visibility into prospects for 2009 low, and in some cases non-existent. A worsening of already dismal mine operations conditions and an extended slowdown could weaken credit metrics and cash flows throughout the U.S. metals and mining industry, Standard & Poor's analysts have warned..... Full Article: Source

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