India’s top copper producers oppose inclusion of scrap-based rods in standards
Large producers argue that copper rods from smaller refiners should not be under the same standards.
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DOE issues order to keep Michigan coal-fired power plant operating
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EnergyX targets Utah lithium with Compass Minerals partnership
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Chile’s economy posts sharpest contraction since late 2022 on mining decline
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Sierra Gorda plans $100M exploration push, mine-life extension in Chile
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