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3 months ago
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Hunt for Critical Minerals Draws World Powers to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is investing heavily in mining as it seeks to diversify its oil-rich economy

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about 1 year ago
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Stakes in Sudan’s War Include Russian Gold, Nile Dam, Key Shipping Lane

A lethal power struggle between Sudan’s top two generals continued despite both sides agreeing to a 24-hour ceasefire...

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about 1 year ago
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What Is Happening in Sudan? The Fighting Explained

A lethal power struggle between Sudan’s top two generals continued despite both sides agreeing to a 24-hour ceasefire...

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over 1 year ago
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Peabody, Coronado Global Resources End Talks Over $6 Billion Deal

The discussions had been seen as an indication of how the coal-price surge is transforming the sector’s fortunes.

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over 1 year ago
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Peabody, Australia’s Coronado End Talks Over Potential Merger

UPDATED: Coronado Global Resources and Peabody Energy have mutually agreed to end talks over combining to create a ne...

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over 1 year ago
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Rio Tinto Enters Binding Agreement to Acquire Turquoise Hill

Rio Tinto PLC has entered a binding agreement with Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. to acquire the remaining shares in t...

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about 2 years ago
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Rio Tinto Needs to Spend Money to Make Money

The company is showing investors the money but structural shifts looming in the global economy will necessitate big m...

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about 2 years ago
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Rio Tinto Says Racism and Sexual Harassment Are Widespread at Miner

A report commissioned by Rio Tinto found that nearly half of workers have experienced bullying, and 28% of women have...

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over 2 years ago
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China’s Growth Hasn’t Bottomed Yet

Despite some hopeful signs in October data released Monday, China’s economy has yet to turn the corner.

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over 2 years ago
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Congo Says Toxic Leak at Diamond Mine Part-Owned by Russia’s Alrosa Killed 12

A lack of transparency over the spill at Angola-based Catoca mine deepens concerns about pollution in hard-to-monitor...

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over 2 years ago
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BHP’s New Look Is Only a Shade Greener

The world’s largest miner is leaving petroleum behind, but serving the carbon-intensive steel industry remains its ke...

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almost 3 years ago
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The Copper Price Mountain Crumbles

The combination of a more hawkish Fed and China’s decision to tap its strategic copper reserve has wrong-footed bulli...

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almost 3 years ago
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After Default, Zambia’s Outsized Bet on Copper Could Play Into China’s Hands

Zambia, which defaulted on payments to bondholders in November, is doubling down on debt with a high-stakes bet that ...

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over 3 years ago
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China’s Top Credit Rater Barred From New Business for Three Months

Chengxin, China’s top credit-rating firm, was banned from rating new bonds for three months, after an investigation f...

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over 3 years ago
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Bond Upsets Rattle Chinese Credit Market

Investors are losing confidence in the local governments that stand behind many of China’s corporate debt issuers.

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