Russia prepares to hit metals firms with $2.3bn in export taxes
Moscow wants to protect its defence and construction industries from further growth in raw materials costs as prices for metals rise at a global level.
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Hanrui Cobalt applies for HK listing to fund expansion
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London copper price rises on Biden infrastructure deal
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China copper smelters set Q3 treatment charge floor at $55/t
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Rio kept destruction of Ice Age Australia heritage secret, Aboriginal group says
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