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China and miners lock horns on annual pricing

By Javier Blas in London and Patti Waldmeir in Shanghai

Published: October 14 2009 23:31 | Last updated: October 14 2009 23:31

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Digging in: the demand from mining companies for hefty price increases for iron ore and coking coal comes amid a commodities rally

Miners will demand hefty price increases for iron ore and coking coal during the annual contract negotiations that start in China this week, opening the door for a clash with Beijing on the cost of the commodities.

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