Although Brazilian miner Vale is focusing on cost control in response to the global economic slowdown, it also advances key projects.

Steelmaker Ternium, controlled by Italian-Argentine group Techint, saw its Q3 net income fall by more than 80% year-on-year to US$220mn.

Coal made up the bulk of that cargo — about 1.1 billion tons — up 17 percent year-on-year.

Coal made up the bulk of that cargo — about 1.1 billion tons — up 17 percent year-on-year.

Energy consumption used as raw materials rather than fuel and power will not be included in total energy consumption control.

The province also saw a growth in the import of agricultural products, iron ore, mechanical and electronic products, and sawn timber.

In addition, more railway lines were opened and more investment was made in railway construction to help stabilize the economy.

The official said that the government will encourage central SOEs to conduct strategic cooperation in various ways.