China’s Zijin buys Freeport’s copper-gold assets in Serbia for up to $390 million
The move continues a recent acquisition spree for Zijin and strengthens its foothold in the Balkans.
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Ethos and Vior start drilling in Quebec
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Lynas and Malaysia ink deal to sell rare earth waste, attract customers
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Vale to open shuttered Alegria mine, starting to restore lost output
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Germany’s coal consumption continues to go down
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Fresnillo’s subsidiary granted disputed land in Sonora
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