Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls
China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials.
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China has “too many” EV companies, minister says
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Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine
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EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race
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