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Exploration instruments can ‘taste’ haloes of groundwater chemistry and identify unknown ore deposits.
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Alrosa cuts 2020 production over falling demand
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Anglo American explores South Africa coal sale alongside spin-off
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Heavy duty off-road bus wins prestigious design award
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Gold price up as pressure builds on US-China relations
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