Ukraine PM orders sweeping audit of mining licences
Government officials have previously said that Ukraine had about 3,000 mining licenses and about 10% of them may be dormant.
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El Teniente mine lost 20,000-30,000t of copper due to accident, Codelco says
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New Found Gold pauses work at Queensway amid wildfires
The temporary pause applies to drilling, mulching and excavating activities.