Chinese cars for Iranian copper: How sanctions revived barter trade
The barter trade revolves around a clutch of companies from Anhui province in China’s industrial heartland.
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Turkey eyes US rare earths deal after China, Russia talks slow
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Montage Gold surges on ahead-of-schedule progress at Koné
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Indonesia hands over six seized tin smelters to state miner
Among the assets seized was PT Refined Bangka Tin, once one of the largest private players in the sector.
Barrick sells Tongon mine interests to Atlantic Group for up to $305M
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B2Gold achieves commercial production at Goose mine
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Tudor Gold sues British Columbia over Seabridge mine tunnel dispute
Tudor challenges the legality of a conditional mineral reserve connected to Seabridge’s KSM project.
Vale to buy back up to $3 billion in bonds
The buyback could help Vale save on debt costs.
