Congo considers cobalt export ban extension, quota plan faces delays
The current export ban, imposed in February and extended in June, is set to expire on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Chinese state iron ore trader to halt some BHP orders in dispute
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BHP eyes Geraldine Slattery for CEO role, FT reports
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Perseus gets Côte d’Ivoire OK to build gold mine
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Gold price heads for fifth straight weekly gain
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Rio Tinto ends diamond era with historic final auction
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Valterra CEO sees global platinum supply shrinking 15%-20% by decade’s end
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