Australia’s Independence chases more nickel with $216m bid
Australian nickel miner Independence Group has launched a hostile A$312 million takeover bid for smaller peer Panoramic Resources.
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A Chinese steel giant is upsetting the global nickel market
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From streaming deals to STOs: financing options for cash-strapped miners
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