Column: Australia rescued a key metals refiner, but more is needed
The track record of Western governments in successfully enabling critical minerals development is far from encouraging.
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Codelco begins gradual restart at Chile mine hit by collapse
Company also announced the departure of El Teniente boss Andrés Music, who will be replaced on an interim basis by operations manager Claudio Sougarret.