UK Serious Fraud Office launches probe into Rio Tinto over Simandou
"Suspected corruption in the conduct of business in the Republic of Guinea by the Rio Tinto group, its employees and others associated with it."
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Acacia Mining now hit with $190 billion tax bill in Tanzania
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World’s top diamond miner Alrosa output up 14% in first half of 2017
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Luxembourg shoots for the stars with fresh space mining deal
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Forest fires force temporary closure of two BC mines
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Cuba seeks to revive mining sector with new lead and zinc mine
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