Ghana backs Chifeng Gold’s acquisition of Wassa mine
The Ghanaian government has okayed Chifeng's acquisition of Golden Star, which owns 90% of the Wassa gold mine.
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South Africa won’t appeal court ruling on black mining ownership
The High Court struck down stipulations that an ownership target of 26% for Black investors in South African mining companies would remain in perpetuity.
Nornickel proposes doubling 9-month dividend amid high metals prices
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China’s big commodity inflation scare is easing — for now
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BHP and Woodside to create global energy company
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i-80 Gold proceeds with underground exploration at McCoy-Cove
According to i-80, the Cove deposit on the McCoy-Cove property represents one of North America's higher-grade gold deposits.
Gold price drops to 2-week low as Fed opens door to faster tapering
The Fed suggested last week that it would table the idea of tapering its asset purchases at the upcoming December meeting.
Zinc price jumps as Glencore cuts production in Italy
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