At least 18 killed in artisanal gold mine collapse in Niger
Artisanal miners often use old-fashioned and unregulated methods of digging, leading to frequent deadly accidents.
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Freeman Gold raises $13m for Lemhi project in Idaho
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AngloGold CEO cuts red tape to boost output and lower costs
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Copper price rises on strong export growth in China
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Chile cuts forecast for mining investments to $69 billion through 2030
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Gold price extends rally to hit 2-month high
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Aluminum price steady as China auto sales drop, power crunch eases
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