Codelco seeks ‘friendly talks’ with Ecuador on Llurimagua copper project
Llurimagua is in the advanced exploration stage and could become the first mine Codelco operates abroad.
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Iamgold temporarily cuts Westwood headcount
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Cochilco sees 2020 copper production and price rising
Country's copper production will likely rise by 0.6% to 5.82 million tonnes in 2020, and to 5.99 million tonnes in 2021.
Australia’s mining investment embraces gold, battery minerals
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JPMorgan dominates gold market with record $1 billion revenue
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Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners
Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.
Scientists produce diamonds in minutes at room temperature
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