U.S. company signs collective agreement to restart Wabush Mines
Miners at the closed-down Wabush Mines in Labrador could be back on the job thanks to the recent signing of a collective agreement with the union.
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Yancoal grabs Mitsubishi stakes in Rio Tinto’s coal mines in $940m deal
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Weir Group expands into Asia with Singapore firm acquisition
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Copper demand from electric vehicles to be nine times higher by 2027 — study
The growing market for electric vehicles will significantly impact demand for copper over the next decade, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.