Gold price dips with Fed on course to hike rates in March
"Gold's performance is in a way slightly disappointing, bearing in mind the pretty seismic collapse in the US dollar," an analyst said.
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Argentina seeks $10 billion in mining exports by 2030
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SQM ups ESG agenda with Standard for Responsible Mining audit
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Chile awards new lithium contracts despite political storm
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