Two dozen people dead after landslide at DRC gold mine
The accident took place on Saturday afternoon.
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Australia taking baby steps towards nuclear energy
A parliamentary report suggests the island nation should consider the prospect of nuclear technology as part of its future energy mix.
Estonian scientists use silver for next generation of solar cells
They developed compound semiconductor materials named kesterites.
Peru creates new conservation area to protect glaciers from extractive operations
The Ausangate Regional Conservation Area is located in the Cusco region whose governor will ask for mining concessions to be revoked.
Indian gold sold at discount as wedding demand disappoints
Dealers in India offered a discount of up to $2 an ounce on official domestic prices.
Brazil Vale dam near site of January disaster has ‘cracks’ -TV station
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Canada Cobalt intersects massive native silver vein at Castle mine, stock up
The deposit model and history of the camp shows that these narrow but unusually rich vein shoots can extend for up to hundreds of feet.
Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report
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