Ghanaian government wants to mediate between Gold Fields and its workers
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources announced that he has agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with protesting workers.
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China state planner approves coal mine in Inner Mongolia, another two in Xinjiang
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Barrick chairman Thornton boosts ownership with major share buy
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New effort to mine sea floor for minerals essential to new low-carbon economy launches in April
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Eurochem produces first potash at new $2 bln Russian plant
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VW just gave Tesla a $25 billion battery shock
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Oil sands upgraders may make a comeback amid pipeline crisis with $1-billion Alberta pledge
Partial updgrading would free up pipeline space and produce a grade of oil that's easier to refine and more valuable than the heavy grades produced currently.
