BHP chief says inquiry into Aussie iron ore market a ‘ridiculous waste’
Andrew Mackenzie also warned the proposed would damage the Australia’s economy and shift investment to main foreign competitor Brazil.
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China Gold cranks gold, copper production in Q1
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Rio said to sell $1B worth of aluminum assets
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Barrick backs out of Nevada exploration JV
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