Vedanta said to scrap plans to sell mega Indian copper smelter
The copper smelter, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, accounted for almost 40% of the metal’s production in the country.
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A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.
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Annual gold demand jumped 18% to 4,741 tonnes, almost on a par with 2011.
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Greenfield supply could come from Kazakhstan, but with a new incentive price close to $70 a pound, said Rick Rule.
Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022
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Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo
Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation.
Caterpillar profit falls as costs weigh
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Epiroc says demand for mining equipment to remain high
Order intake rose 18% but fell 4% when excluding acquisitions, which JP Morgan called "disappointing".
