Copper price down despite tight supply
Global exchange stocks, comprising those in LME, CME and Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses, have fallen for the last two months.
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Barrick Gold quarterly profit dented by weak prices
The gold giant reported an 18% drop in third-quarter profit from the prior three-month period, weighed down by weaker prices for the precious metal.
BHP admonished for meddling with SolGold board
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