The suspension of the construction licence is forcing the company to reassess its plans for 2019.

A 5% levy will also be imposed on crude oil starting next month. Last year, Beijing removed crude from a list of goods targeted for tariffs, signaling the importance of American oil in the global market.

Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian government since May, when Lusaka appointed a liquidator to run KCM.

The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.

Chile's SMA environmental regulator said it had fined Quebrada Blanca $1.2 million for the violations.

A total of 641.86 tonnes of copper rods changed hands on the first day of trade, with a turnover of 29.94 million yuan ($4.23 million).

The Perth-based miner is now seeking for partners to further explore and develop the project.

The Vancouver company is seeking to raise $75,000 for geological mapping, prospecting and sampling at the Love Lake project.