Burkina Faso replaces mining minister as gold output drops
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Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project
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Thousands of Cobre Panamá workers join First Quantum’s voluntary retirement scheme
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India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobs
Surat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds.
