Xstrata declares force majeure in New South Wales
Xstrata has declared force majeure at its Ulan mine in New South Wales, Australia. Production at the mine has been forced to halt due to heavy rain.
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Xstrata has declared force majeure at its Ulan mine in New South Wales, Australia. Production at the mine has been forced to halt due to heavy rain.
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API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue.
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