Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project
Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
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Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals
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LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion
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Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall
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