Gold price nears $1,800 on ETF frenzy
Investors in world's top physically-backed gold ETF snap up 30 tonnes in just two days.
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First Majestic Silver to sell Mexico assets to Apollo
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Australia sacred sites seen remaining under threat after mine law reform
While the proposed legislation embodies significant changes on paper, they will do little to prevent miners in practice from getting their way.
Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines
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Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown
Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.
BHP hires JP Morgan to sell Australian thermal coal mine
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Banro agrees sale of Namoya mine in Congo
Company was looking to sell mine after repeated attacks by militia.
