A hard grind ahead for the coffee industry

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Australia saw its coffee retailing industry flourish during the 1990s, but in 2001 this market looks vulnerable. A poor economy, the impact of GST and increased competition are to blame and some companies such as Dome are putting expansion plans on hold.

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Steptoe steps out

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Australian scrap metal firm SimsMetal is moving into a new area of business which will involve more recycling. Despite the state of the global economy the firm is doing well.

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Titanium sandstorm

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Issues concerning the worldwide titanium shortage are discussed, focusing on the evolving structure of the industry.

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