Rio Tinto under ‘immense pressure’ to develop US copper project
Pressure was coming from "parts of the US government," chair Dominic Barton said.
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Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices
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Newcrest board backs $19.5 billion Newmont takeover
The due diligence period on the offer ends May 11.
Barrick CEO Bristow rails against Ottawa’s interference in Canadian mining industry
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Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant
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British Columbia regulator warns investors about Nevada gold company’s resource claims
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