mineral
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Tax on other minerals has risen to 60 European cents from 20 cents a metric ton, while the excise duty on electricity for mining increased to 2.24 cents a kilowatt-hour from 0.05 cents.
The dust, made up of fine sand and mineral particles lifted from the deserts of North Africa, will have travelled thousands of miles on warm southerly air currents.
From BBC
There could also be a need to stockpile some minerals, including copper, in case the conflict escalates, Jefferies says.
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi.
From Barron's
For 19 out of 20 strategic minerals, the Asian country is the leading refiner, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency.
From Los Angeles Times
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