DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investors
President Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining contracts could be reviewed because of concerns they are not sufficiently benefiting Congo.
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Jiangxi Copper Q2 profit hits 10-year high on rising prices
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Ambatovy makes surprise pick of Stratton as marketing partner
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New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid mine waste
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Mining People: Condor Gold, Fortitude Gold, Galleon Gold, Gowest Gold, O3 Mining, Quaterra
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Bacanora Lithium accepts Ganfeng’s $391 million takeover offer
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Rio Tinto yet to pay compensation over sacred site destruction
An interim report from a federal parliamentary inquiry in December said Rio should pay restitution to the Puuti Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people.