Endeavour to add 14 years to Ity mine life as it kicks off plant construction
The Ity mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold in its over 20 years of operations.
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Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes
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Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidder
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