Zambia’s plan to seize copper mines stuns investors
Zambia’s Eurobond yields rose to record highs after the government of the cash-strapped copper producer said it’s planning to seize Vedanta’s mining assets.
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BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects
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Indoor rainforest maker to transform former Australian coal mine
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Scientists replicate medieval gold purification technique
American researchers proved that a purification method that dates back to the 10th Century still works.
Lithium Australia achieves high-purity lithium phosphate from waste materials
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Lynas to move upstream processing of rare earths from Malaysia to Australia
The Australian miner, the world's only major producer of rare earths outside China, said the A$500 million-plan ($346 million) aims to boost production, appease Malaysian regulators and fend off takeover attempts.
