Global copper smelting slides in January amid covid-19 lockdowns
Top producer China dipped but from high levels, satellite service SAVANT and broker Marex Spectron said in a joint statement.
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Amex discovers near-surface, high-grade zone at Perron
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Maverix Metals beats 2020 gold guidance
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Rio Tinto to tackle customers’ emissions, hands out biggest dividend ever
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Challenge to water permit for Minnesota copper-nickel mine dismissed
PolyMet's NorthMet project would become Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.