China’s coal mine safety problem is back at the worst time
A spate of deadly coal mining accidents to start the year is raising the specter of output-dampening safety checks in China just as global supply is tightening.
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US ban on Russian energy imports does not include uranium
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With eye on metal prices, US cautious on possible sanctions of Usmanov companies
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Nighthawk Gold boosts Indin Lake open pit indicated resources by 121%
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Caterpillar soars as investors hunt for hedges against inflation
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Indonesia’s coal miners are bracing for new export curbs
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Gold price approaching record high as Ukraine, inflation risks mount
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