Phytomining is a thing in Australia
Researchers at the Sustainable Minerals Institute in Queensland are looking for sustainable solutions to some of the supply-side issues the mining industry is going to face.
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DSA, union may bid for mines once owned by Guptas, Glencore
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China iron ore rallies as blanket winter steel curbs ruled out
Expectations that the world's top steel producer, will launch more infrastructure projects this year boosted support to the steelmaking raw material.
Gold consumers turn sellers after prices rally, silver shines
Global benchmark spot gold held above $1,400 an ounce this week, up more than 10% this year.
