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Brazilian miners up in arms as lawmakers hike iron ore, gold royalties

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2017 | 8:54 am Base Metals Precious Metals Canada Latin America Copper Diamond Gold Iron Ore Potash 

Mining companies operating in Brazil are warning the government the recent approval of a bill that hikes royalties for iron ore and gold may end costing the country much more than what it would potentially gain. In a vote Wednesday, Brazil's...

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