Big boost for world’s top diamond miner
Moody's upgrades Alrosa credit, praising Russian firm's low-cost reserve base, technical mining expertise, solid liquidity and conservative financial policy.
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Silver price jumps to near one-year high
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Saudi Arabia releases ambitious plan to diversify economy
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Iron ore price plummets amid Chinese speculative mania
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Barrick ‘is back’ chairman Thornton tells shareholders
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Potential lithium brines investigated in Australia
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Vale gives its potash project in Argentina a second chance
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