Scientists find ‘easy’ way to extract rare earths from seafloor
The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.
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WSJ: Newmont, Barrick merger talks break down
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Sliding Chinese currency takes blame for gold price weakness
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One more reason iron ore price won’t stray too far from $120
Beijing's strategy to consolidate the domestic iron ore industry under six to eight large miners has been met with skepticism.