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Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2016 | 9:54 am Base Metals Precious Metals Top Companies Asia Australia Europe Copper Gold Silver 

Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ABG) have locked horns over who should own the copper and gold mine that Rio Tinto donated to both last month. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, PNG’s Prime Minister wants...

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