Chile court looks at alleged Escondida breaches
A lawsuit alleges damage to the environment caused by the extraction of fresh water from the Punta Negra salt flat.
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Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint
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China’s top lithium miner eyes stake sale
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Trillions flooding financial markets send gold price to 7-year high
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McEwen Mining restarts Black Fox operations
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First Majestic achieves highest silver recoveries yet
Production was 9% above the company’s guidance, which it withdrew last week due to covid-19 restrictions.