Gap between no. 1 and 2 copper miners widens as Codelco output drops 5.3%
The Chilean miner churned out 1.588 million tonnes of copper last year, while BHP mined 1.749 million.
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Australian gas companies explore renewable hydrogen market
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Despite shutdowns, there’s enough gold refining to meet demand — LBMA
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South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output
Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.
