UK Royal Mint mulls issuing gold-backed physical bitcoins
In collaboration with the Channel Island of Alderney.
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Zimbabwe’s diamond mineworkers want 250% pay hike
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Weak stock market debut for Chinese iron ore miner
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Minister says Peru’s copper production to jump 17% next year
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Archeology could be final nail in Rosia Montana coffin
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