Mining projects will come if Colombia solves bottlenecks – vice minister
Colombia has long sought to tap its gold, copper and other mineral deposits, especially with the bleak outlook for coal.
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Zijin Mining to produce copper at Buritica gold mine
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Extracting rare earths from fertilizer byproduct may soon be a reality
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BHP sees need for battery metals more than doubling in 30 years
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Flooding in British Columbia disrupts Teck logistics
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