BHP questions UN probe that said Samarco spill ‘toxic’
The UN’s human rights agency also said the companies did not take enough measures to prevent the disaster.
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Obama boosts asteroid mining, signs law granting rights to own space riches
While the law lets citizens mine, sell and own riches mined in space, it does not grant sovereignty, ownership, exclusive rights or jurisdiction over any celestial body.
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These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020
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Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note
HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.
Alrosa’s revenue down in Q3 as sales almost halved
The loss was also an effect of the depreciation of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar and the revaluation of dollar-denominated loans and borrowings.
How 4,000 Roman coins found buried in Swiss orchard reinforce gold ownership today
The coins’ excellent condition indicated that the owner systematically stashed them away shortly after they were made, the archaeologists said.
