Company is now re-engaging with local communities in the Pegasus gold-copper project to start test drilling in the second half of 2022.

The combined company will have a market capitalization of about $24 billion and 48 million ounces of gold reserves.

Locals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.

Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.

Lingering difficulties to secure a route to market for Zogota’s iron ore prompted the mining veteran's decision.

Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Kismet Technologies created a powerful disinfectant using cerium oxide and silver.

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.