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Copper: Codelco asks for a second arbitration against Ecuador
Codelco, the Chilean state-controlled company and the world's largest copper mining company, reported Friday that it has requested a second international arbitration process with Ecuador and its national mining company (Enami EP) over the Llurimagua copper project....
Aluminium: Europe’s largest foundry cuts production
Aluminium Dunkerque Industries France has reduced production of the metal over the past two weeks in response to a surge in electricity prices. The cuts equate to about 3% of Aluminium Dunkerque's production capacity. The plant has lost about 20 million euros ($22.6...
Rare Earths: Minmetals confirms the creation of a new mining giant
China Minmetals Rare Earth Co reported Wednesday that it will merge with two of China's other major rare earth producers into a new company under the State Assets Regulatory Authority, creating a global force in the strategic sector. China is the world's dominant...
Copper: blockage temporarily removed at Las Bambas mine
Protesters have agreed to lift their blockade of one of Peru's largest copper mines, declaring a truce until a meeting with the country's prime minister later this month. Chumbivilcas communities agreed to suspend their blockade of MMG Ltd.'s Las Bambas mine until a...