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Colombia renews controversial mining contract with BHP

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 1:12 pm Base Metals Top Companies Europe Latin America Nickel 

The debated contract, that has Colombian authorities divided over the terms under which BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) should operate the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, found a momentary solution this week after the government decided to extend the mining deal until 2029. The...

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