Africa’s no 1 iron ore mine expects market surplus this year
Iron ore to remain under pressure, but Chinese restocking could support price in near term.
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Rio Tinto making more moves at Pilbara
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Copper costs up, grades down: Metals Economics Group
New copper mine capital costs up by 15% per year over the past 20 years.
