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Freeport-McMoRan beats estimates as copper prices defy production snags

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that sailed past Wall Street forecasts, proving that record-high metal prices can insulate the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer from even severe operational disruptions.

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Barrick taps board member Helen Cai as CFO in major finance shake-up

Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has appointed Helen Cai as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, elevating a high-profile board member to the executive suite as the mining giant navigates a period of record gold prices and shifting global alliances.

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