The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of reserves in order to reduce the amount it pays to Gecamines.

The company regards the Bonita zone as a "very high-priority drill target" that it plans to follow up on during the South American spring season.

Leaders from the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities said they would allow the truce in exchange for a new round of talks.

Entertainment venues and internet cafes in Beijing's largest district of Chaoyang were ordered to be shut on Thursday.

The renewed lockdown of one district in Shanghai has raised concerns that a full reopening of the financial center could be delayed.

Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.

Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management.

However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.