nationalization

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Last year, the president championed the nationalization of the country's nascent lithium industry, favoring a newly created state-run producer to mine the coveted battery metal, in another move mining sector analysts see dampening investor appetite.

From Reuters

Loach charts the nationalization of Britain’s health service, transportation sectors and coal mines.

From New York Times

If the owners refuse to resume operations or to sell, the company’s shares could be auctioned off, the ruling United Russia party has said, calling it “the first step toward nationalization.”

From Seattle Times

Dmitri A. Medvedev, the vice chairman of Mr. Putin’s security council, said the Kremlin could respond to Western companies leaving the Russian market with the seizure of their assets “and their possible nationalization.”

From New York Times

Lula, in an interview with Radio Progresso, said he believes the state should maintain a strong hand in certain strategic sectors, but that he does not support widespread nationalization of already private enterprises.

From Reuters