First deadly mine explosion in Australia since 2015 kills two
The incident occurred at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor silver-zinc mine located 40 km north of Cobar.
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Rio Tinto launches corruption inquiry at Oyu Tolgoi
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Banyan lifts Hyland gold resource in Yukon
The update maintains its third place ranking among the largest projects in the territory.
Copper price nears record on trade deal boost, supply woes
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