The operation, one the world’s largest open pit nickel sulphide mines, was halted in 2015 due to low nickel prices.

State-owned copper giant plans to spend $3 billion this year to contain a wave of nationwide protests.

The gold giant plans to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents US a share, up from 14 cents, starting in April.

During an event with First Nations from the Puebla state, AMLO criticized previous administrations for approving large mining concessions.

Gold miners storm the ranking as the value of the 50 biggest mining companies approaches $1 trillion after a stellar year.

On publication in Mendoza’s Official Bulletin on December 31, Law 7722 will be reinstalled.