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Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.
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Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization
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Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle
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Mining People: Freeman Gold, Spanish Mountain, Wesdome
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Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal
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