Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day
The last Czech black coal shaft, a symbol of Central Europe's industrial power, will close at January's end.
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Plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal.
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals
Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths.
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Amazon to be first user of copper made by Rio Tinto venture
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