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Copper: Antapaccay mine hit by vandalism
Vandals attacked Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine in Peru on Thursday, the country's top mining official said, amid a deepening political crisis marked by violent protests that have erupted near major mines in the southern Andes. Peru is the world's second-largest...
Tin: Minsur closes mine due to violent protests
Peru's Minsur mine temporarily suspended operations at its San Rafael tin mine Thursday in solidarity with victims of recent protests that have rocked the Andean nation. San Rafael, one of the world's largest tin mines, is located in the southern region of Puno, where...
Nickel: Indonesia detailed plans to limit smelter development
According to Indonesia's investment minister, the country will limit the construction of nickel smelters to ensure that new plants produce high-value products and follow ecological principles in the production process. Many existing smelters already produce nickel pig...
Rare earth: Sweden announces discovery of Europe’s largest deposit
The Swedish government has announced the discovery of the largest deposit of rare earths in Europe. These mineral elements are a key component of high-tech products, particularly batteries. Until now, Europe has been dramatically dependent on third countries, such as...