Iron ore exports from Brazil hit highest level since 2015
Brazilian iron ore exports increased 18.5% in September compared to the same period last year, to 37.86 million tonnes, after Vale increased the pace of production.
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Wiluna goes ahead with Western Australia gold mine expansion
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BHP commits $800m to boost Australia’s mining workforce
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Ethiopia gold exports surge after crackdown on smuggling
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Centamin’s annual output to suffer from delays at Sukari
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Gold erases loss as investors weigh impact of Trump’s covid-19
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