Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing
MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.
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AngloGold, Barrick to sell 80% of Morila mine in conflict-ridden Mali
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China Moly’s H1 cobalt production down 24%
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