Vale licenses to operate Laranjeiras dam, Jangada mine canceled
The cut in output forced Vale to declare force majeure in iron ore and pellets contracts on Tuesday.
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Glencore says heavy rain disrupts operations at two Australian coal mines
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Zambian finance chief holds firm on higher mining royalties
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Sibanye sees potential for buying South African gold assets
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