TIMELINE: The battle for Simandou
Simandou in Guinea is home to the world's richest untapped deposits of iron ore.
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E3 Metals offering draws investor interest, stock up
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Northern Dynasty files appeal over Pebble permit rejection
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Steinmetz sentenced to 5 years in jail in Swiss bribery case
His lawyer said he will appeal all to the way to the Supreme Court.
Gold Fields begins construction of Chile project
First gold production at the Salares Norte mine is expected in early 2023.
