Iron ore’s African future is advancing, Rio Tinto says
Firing up production from the small West African nation would add a new source of high-quality ore and deliver a challenge to Australia and Brazil.
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Scientists take baby-step towards better storage, recycling of nuclear fuel
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Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now
German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.
Despite Brazil’s covid-19 spike, Minister of Mines optimistic
Bento Albuquerque said revenue from mineral production in H1 2020 was 1% higher than in the first half of 2019.
Intergovernmental Forum calls for resource taxation re-evaluation
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Gold price heads for sixth straight weekly gain
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