OZ Minerals halts operations at copper-gold mine after worker death
Prominent Hill is forecast to produce up to 70,000 tonnes of copper and 135,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2021.
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Equinox Gold achieves record revenue growth
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Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision
After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine.
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China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says
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