BHP takes on copper project in Australia’s Northern Territory
It has reached an option agreement with Encounter Resources that could give it up to 75% in the Elliot copper project.
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Polyus to buy out partner in Sukhoi Log project
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Gold windfall heading for investors with miners vowing restraint
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Barrick, Japan Gold expand footprint with new project
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Gold price slides further on rising dollar
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De Beers cuts prices for smaller diamonds
Company reduced prices of rough diamonds smaller than one carat by more than 10%.
