Khunaygiyah's zinc and copper deposits are estimated at around 26 million tonnes.

The financing proceeds will be used to advance Torq's portfolio of projects in Chile, primarily the Santa Cecilia gold-copper project.

Copper coating developed by UBC researchers led by Dr. Amanda Clifford could be the next superbug fighter.

Last year, Romania said last it would partner with US firm NuScale Power to build small nuclear reactors.

Officials in China said the third quarter of this year is crucial for rolling out stimulus measures and promised fresh policy actions.

Glencore's Altonorte and Codelco's Chuquicamata operations had high levels of activity.

The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, a 60% stake in the Elder Creek copper project.