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Base metals producers invest

May 12, 2008 - 00:00 GMT

Base metal producers have been trying to capitalise on high prices by de-hedging but producers are investing in software that allows them to re-hedge if required, according to Robert Brady, whose company supplies trading and risk management tools.

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