Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects
Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.
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Newmont sells stake in Continental for $260m
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Brazil CSN revives plan for mining unit IPO
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Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes
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Indonesia’s March coal benchmark price set at $67.08
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China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou
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