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Why aren't agriculture stocks soaring? Can China's easing plan perform in an ag-inflationary environment? Don Coxe (BMO Global Strategist) AudioKWN

The Chinese want $15.1 billion of Canada's resources. Nexen bid part of China’s plan to become resources powerhouse. Globe and Mail  See also: Nexen's holdings around the world

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Companies protecting assets in foreign lands with legal agreements, key relationships. Rising tide of resource nationalism threatens Vancouver miners. BIV

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