Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years
Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production.
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Gitxaala First Nation appeals BC Supreme Court decision on UNDRIP
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Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China
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