Copper price: BHP averts strike at Escondida
After a near 5% drop on Wednesday, news that a strike had been averted at the world's largest copper mine put a cap on hopes of a recovery for the bellwether metal.
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Osisko Mining to acquire Beaufield Resources
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Nickel is dancing to a new electric (vehicle) beat
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First-half diamond sales down 16 percent at Botswana’s Okavango
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Oil major and miner ethics scrutinized by Methodist investors
The Methodist Church is prepared to back those committed to mending their ways.
Gold trading volumes double in Turkey amid currency crisis
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Perth Mint launches first gold-backed ETF on NYSE
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Rio Tinto closer to selling $6bn stake in Iron Ore of Canada
Company is said to have hired Credit Suisse to conduct an auction of its 58.7% interest in IOC.