New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle
The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of the mantle, where its shallow part melts and its deeper part remains solid.
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Vedanta posts loss on higher tax outgo and weak zinc prices
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Suriname seeks to attract investors to develop bauxite in country’s west
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