China heading toward serious shortage of mineral resources by 2020

For the next stage of the Fourmile project, Barrick plans to start a three-year prefeasibility study in 2025.

The French miner was this year given a sales quota by the Asian nation that was 29% less than it expected.

US authorities say Chinese authorities have established internment camps for Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups.

Chemaf agreed to sell its assets to Chinese defence and industrial giant, China North Industries Corp, or Norinco in June.