Gold price up as Fed begins historic ETF purchase program
The US central bank has begun its long-awaited corporate bond program to stimulate the economy.
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BHP sticks with spending strategy, Rio eyes M&A
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As demand implodes, zinc supply chain starts to adjust
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Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths
The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.
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Alrosa’s anemic April sales a new sign of market agony
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Eurobattery Minerals to acquire Hautalampi nickel-cobalt-copper project in Finland
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Australian mining sector makes record tax, royalty payments – report
Company taxes and royalties paid by Australia’s minerals sector increased by $8 billion in 2018-19 to a record $39.3 billion.