After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit
An earlier decision to move the waste into the pit could have relieved pressure on the tailings dam which burst on Sunday morning.
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Victoria Gold provides first resource estimate for Raven deposit near Eagle mine
The mineral resource totals nearly 20 million tonnes at 1.67 g/t gold in the inferred category.
US Steel says accelerating headwinds eroding metal demand
Over the last 24 hours, three of the most iconic names in American heavy industry told investors that deliveries are waning across all sectors.
Gold price drops to lowest in two years on Fed rate hike bets
Gold has slid almost 8.8% this year as the Fed aggressively raises rates.
Vale says iron market ‘can only get better’ amid tight supply
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Uranium funds surf price surge in renewed bets on nuclear power
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Column: Can Europe save its industrial metals production sector?
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Beaver Creek: Industry heavyweights weigh in on gold’s role in a changing world order
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