Zambia and Vedanta agree to seek out-of-court settlement
The parties have agreed to pause hearings on their dispute over Konkola Copper Mines for six months.
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Colombia gov’t agrees to ease tax changes to oil, mining
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Argentine state-run miners launch first-time lithium project
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Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears
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Diversification is the new mining buzzword
It appears the days of being a “one trick pony” mining company are numbered.
