Black lung cases increasing among US coal miners
Researchers found higher levels of silica dust in the lung tissue of contemporary coal miners compared to the lung tissue of previous generations of coal miners.
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Rio has also had to contend with a delay in production from a new greenfields mine.
IMF says LME governance needs strengthening after nickel fiasco
The LME said at the time that it took action after the nickel price spike posed a systemic risk to its market.
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Alphamin kicks off potential sale as tin prices surge
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Gold price drops as stronger dollar, yields weigh on safe havens
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