Petra Diamonds exits Tanzania's Williamson mine after years of trouble
Petra Diamonds has sold its remaining 31.5% stake in Tanzania's Williamson mine to Pink Diamonds, ending a difficult 16-year involvement in the operation.
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Pan African's underground mines temper an otherwise strong interim result
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DRC suspends all cobalt exports for four months as prices hit nine-year low
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Ivanhoe extends Makoko copper deposit, finds high-grade Kitoko zone
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