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Imerys eyes $1 billion unit sale

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BHP, university researchers to explore four-dimensional controls on nickel mineral systems

BHP has partnered with three universities whose research is expected to challenge the current understanding of the nickel mineral system.

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Europe forced to rely on expensive, dirty coal to keep lights on

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