China’s plans for coal could be upset by surge in energy prices
China’s state planning agency on Thursday announced another round of measures to cool prices, threatening to intervene if a certain range is breached.
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Gold price reverses course as traders assess impact of Ukraine conflict
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Dalian iron ore down on Chinese price control
Vale executives said on Friday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to influence the price of iron ore pellets.
Ukraine invasion to squeeze high-quality iron market, Vale says
The miner sees the geopolitical crisis boosting the premium that steelmakers pay for iron ore pellets.
US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law
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Tiny robots made in Mexico to explore moon in scientific first
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Codelco profits surge on higher metals prices
World top copper producer produced 1.618 million tonnes at its own mines in 2021.
