Sumitomo hikes Chile copper project cost estimate by 60%
The 60% increase comes as the covid-19 pandemic has delayed construction at the Quebrada Blanca phase 2 project.
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China's imports of copper rose 9.3% from a year earlier.
China July rare earth exports down 8% year on year
Exports of the group of 17 minerals from the world's largest producer stood at 3,637.10 tonnes last month.
Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars
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World Series of Poker player charged with spoofing gold market
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