Copper price rally resumes on Chile supply disruption concerns
A union representing workers at BHP’s Escondida and Spence mines has rejected the company’s contract offer, raising the risk of a strike.
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China April coal output falls to 8-months low as mine safety checks bite
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South32 expects loss of up to $175m from South African coal unit sale
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Peru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners
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