Zimbabwe platinum export tax shelved for now
The country had introduced the levy on raw platinum exports in January, aiming to encourage local processing of the metal.
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Codelco says over $15 million in damages due to strike at Salvador mine
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BHP Billiton axing other 380 jobs at its Olympic Dam
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British investment fund to buy Anglo’s mines in Chile
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Canada investigating mysterious death of 30 herons at Syncrude oil sands
Inspectors are currently at the site, but haven't been able to determine how the birds died or whether others are injured.
