Six workers at Fortuna Silver Mines’ Peruvian operation test positive for covid-19
The six people have been isolated and are being monitored by medical personnel.
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Glencore denies union claim S. Africa smelter workers had fake permits
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Wall Street is bending to pressure to halt Arctic drilling loans
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New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price
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Gold heads for weekly gain despite investors cashing out
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Rio Tinto boosts budget for Citadel copper project
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