1.   At the same time, though, tensions between China and Taiwan could hurt shares of companies that export metals and other commodities to the region, analysts said.

2.   Bureaucratic disputes kept the metals from being exported for the first seven months of last year, during which time stockpiles fell and prices soared.

3.   In September, he negotiated an agreement to export scrap metal from Chechnya.

4.   In NEW YORK, palladium and platinum futures fell on expectations that Russia will soon begin exporting the metals for the first time this year.

5.   In NEW YORK, platinum and palladium futures fell as Russia resumes exporting the metals after a halt of more than six months.

6.   In NEW YORK, platinum futures fell amid expectations that Russia will resume exporting the metal soon, after a six-month lull, alleviating supply shortages.

7.   Palladium and platinum futures fell on expectations that Russia will soon begin exporting the metals for the first time this year.

8.   Platinum and palladium futures fell as Russia resumes exporting the metals after a more than six-month halt.

9.   Platinum futures fell amid expectations that Russia will resume exporting the metal soon, after a six-month lull, alleviating supply shortages.

10.   Platinum and palladium fell on speculation that Russia will soon export the metals for the first time this year.