Chile’s decades-old mining deals may hinder bid to lift copper royalties
Major foreign miners operating in the world´s largest copper producer have tax stability agreements which do not expire for two to 15 years.
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BHP looks to double base metals exploration budget, executive says
Global exploration spending for base metals will nearly double within five years from the current annual $70 million to $80 million, CTO Laura Tyler says.
Glencore’s Glasenberg says China can’t cool commodities for long
“I think that’s a short-term game because the underlying fundamentals will keep it at these levels,” the Glencore boss says.
Bonterra shares advance on key resource updates
The M&I and inferred resources for the Gladiator, Barry and Moroy deposits increased 78% and 27%, respectively.
Bulking up battery sector may add billions to Australian economy
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Gold miners need to get greener to meet 2030 emissions targets — report
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Fed’s liquidity circus and gold
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala buys 2.6% of Russia’s En+ Group
En+ Group owns 56.9% in aluminium producer Rusal.
