Copper was key in the emergence of primitive life on Earth
High availability of copper and low availability of oxygen during the Neoproterozoic period gave scientists the first clues.
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Brazilian prosecutors requested that mining company Vale SA be ordered to guarantee the funds.
Turquoise Hill’s 2018 financial results report 250% income jump over 2017
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Silvercrest upgrades resource at Las Chipas ahead of PEA
The project now contains 1 million indicated tonnes grading 6.98 grams per tonne gold and 710.6 grams silver.
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South African court blocks mine union’s plan for industry-wide strike
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Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho
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