Bolivian senate approves general terms of bill to monetize gold
The new legislation will allow the Andean nation’s central bank to undertake operations with its gold reserves in international markets.
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Investors irked by Glencore’s stance on thermal coal AGM vote
Glencore asks shareholders to reject resolution demanding more transparency on the miner's thermal coal plans.
Top uranium miner Kazatomprom to develop own rare metals deposit
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