Barrick shares crater as Tanzania troubles grow
Disappointed shareholders sink Barrick Gold shares 7.6% after $300m settlement with east African country over export ban is labelled a "downpayment".
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Quantum computing turning to copper
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Copper prices fall
Among other geopolitical developments, the drop is attributable to investors getting calmer over the news that China's economic policy will see few changes in the near future.