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These 10 mines will set the copper price for the next decade

2019-02-18T13:42:54+00:00

Vince Peckham Via: Mining.com Chile's state-owned copper giant Codelco's announcement today of another round of layoffs is just the latest sign of an industry under stress. Copper has recovered from six-year lows struck late August on the back of supply cuts by major producers but at around $2.30 a pound or $5,000 per tonne on Tuesday Read More

These 10 mines will set the copper price for the next decade2019-02-18T13:42:54+00:00

Social conflicts in Peru have delayed $21billion worth of mining projects

2019-02-19T13:30:22+00:00

Since 2011, the country has postponed $21.5 billion worth of mining projects due to social conflicts and bureaucratic obstacles, according to data provided by the Peruvian Institute of Economics. Peru, where more than 50 percent of its exports comes from mining copper, gold and silver, has faced rural communities’ opposition to mining projects since 2010. From then Read More

Social conflicts in Peru have delayed $21billion worth of mining projects2019-02-19T13:30:22+00:00
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