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The stunning rebound of South Africa’s PGM producers
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African shares are set for another humdinger year
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Anglo American’s maple leaf temptations
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Life after Rio: Glencore’s solace lies in DRC copper deal
After Rio’s rejection, Glencore’s $9bn US-backed deal for a 40% stake in its DRC copper-cobalt mines offers a new growth path…
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