FLSmidth awarded first phase of EPC contract for gold mine
Belo Sun Mining Corp. has awarded FLSmidth the first phase of an EPC contract for the Volta Grande gold mine processing plant in Brazil’s Amazon region.
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Iron ore price sets fresh 30-month high
Despite new survey showing consensus for a steep correction this year.
Potash demand destruction likely in India, after Gov’t hints at subsidy cut
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Copper price turns higher again – Grasberg gashed
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