Diamond-formation process inside earth’s core unveiled
Researchers have found that due to the conditions of the core-mantle boundary carbon comes out of a liquid iron-metal alloy and forms diamonds.
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Escondida mine workers agree to suspend planned work stoppage
Workers at Chile’s Escondida, the largest copper mine in the world, agreed to temporarily suspend a work stoppage planned for next week to meet with local regulators.
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Osisko Gold acquires NSR royalty on Marimaca copper project in Chile
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Gold price rises on expectations of super-sized Fed rate hike
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Polyus wins bondholder approval to switch currency for Eurobond payments
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Pentwater weighs legal action over Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill deal
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