Glencore halts Chilean smelter in setback for US copper rush
The company temporarily halted operations at the Altonorte plant and activated so-called force majeure clauses in its commercial contracts.
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Silver Storm builds strength, nearly doubling tonnage at La Parrilla
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US-Congo minerals deal won’t bring peace, says rebel leader
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US could use gold reserves to buy bitcoin, White House official says
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