Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi mine suspends operations
State-owned company will suspend copper mining for two weeks from Friday because of a steep rise in coronavirus infections in the South Pacific nation.
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Greek lawmakers seal revised deal to restart Eldorado’s mines investment
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Mexican President pressures Canadian miner over union dispute
Mexico could revoke a concession held by Americas Gold and Silver if it does not accept its new trade union representation there.
Mitsubishi strikes deal with Glencore to buy stake in bauxite project
Japanese trading house has agreed to buy a 30% stake in the Aurukun project in Australia.
Schlumberger unit to launch Nevada lithium plant as EV demand rises
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Cerrejón, Colombian Indigenous community launch agreement over environmental concerns
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British Columbia First Nation opposes Doubleview Gold’s operations
The Tahltan Central Government sent a notice to Doubleview Gold stating that the company’s mineral claims are in a culturally sensitive area.
