Stories for May 31st 2005

Tuesday, May 31st 2005 - 21:00 UTC
Chile-China agree “copper strategic alliance”

Chile and China agreed the creation of Joint Corporation to exploit Chilean copper and so ensuring a steady supply to China for the next fifteen years with an initial financial support of 550 million US dollars which could reach 2 billion US dollars.
Tuesday, May 31st 2005 - 21:00 UTC
More Royal Navy frigates for Chile

The strong international price of copper for the second year running has bolstered Chile's coffers and a percentage of that additional income is earmarked for military equipment purchases including several Royal Navy frigates, German Leopard tanks and refurbished F-16 fighters.

Chile-China agree “copper strategic alliance”