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Sentiment drove votes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict lifted energy costs, disrupted supply chains and fuelled metal volatility.

MINING.COM Editor | April 1, 2026 | 7:23 am

Virtus said its focus was on inventory verification, technical and operational assessments and restart planning across Chemaf’s asset base.

Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 7:02 am

Revised plan for the vast copper mine complex lowers near-term volumes while prioritizing stability and long-term efficiency gains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2026 | 3:57 am

Virtus had earlier said it had agreed to acquire Chemaf for about $30 million.

Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 5:00 pm

South Africa grants Botswana Diamonds ‘critical’ environmental authorization