Sentence examples for securing a price from inspiring English sources

And in late May the annual negotiations to fix a benchmark price for iron ore between its three biggest producers (Rio, BHP and Vale) resulted in Japan's steelmakers securing a price cut of 33% from last year.That is not enough for China's steelmakers, which are abandoning the 40-year-old system for fixing the price of iron ore and demanding an even fiercer cut.

Agreement was secured late yesterday after months of negotiations between the EU parliament and Council, with the former pushing for and securing a price cap on international calls within the bloc — of no more than 19 cents per minute.

Nippon Steel climbed by 7 yen (7 cents), or 2.6%, to 276 yen ($2.81), after the steel maker secured a price cut of about 57% on coking coal contracts with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, a joint venture between BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi Corp., for fiscal 2009/10.

In addition, be sure to secure a price which is acceptable to both of you, and get it in writing, before the individual leaves.

Ian Shirley, editor of the Rare Record Price Guide 2012, who compiled the list, said: "While pristine records and inserts are vital to securing a top price, the numbered sleeve is the main attraction.

"At the same time, those looking to sell are holding back on the expectation of securing a higher price in the near future".

It said it would vote its 26% stake in the company in favour of the bid despite previously insisting it was working on securing a higher price.

But ensuring reliable supplies, as well as securing a good price, is becoming a foreign-policy headache.In this section Sister sledgehammer Huge sucking sound Foot on the gas Losing her stripes?

The professional support provided at this time usually consists of information and advice, not the commercial elements of purchasing care, such as securing a good price on the placement.

Potash prices have been under pressure since July when Indian buyers secured a low price of $460 per metric ton of potash, dashing hopes that prices would strengthen in the back-half of the year.

By doing this, the company probably secures a lower price from suppliers, ensuring a lower manufacturing cost.