During a 5-day experiment, the company extracted 239 diamonds larger than 8 carats.

Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of judges, a process that could last several months.

Chief executive officer Mark Bristow, who is in the South American nation to review the company’s regional strategy, said Barrick’s assets in Chile were an important part of its global portfolio.

Together with an industry partner, the company built a pilot plant to recycle cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum.

The founder of Ivanhoe Mines said the Kamoa-Kakula project is “on track to become one of the absolute greatest copper mining complexes in the world.”

Growing levels of public sector corruption can stifle a country’s economic growth while also chipping away at political freedom.

UNDP says the Colluli potash project has the potential to significantly boost Eritrea’s economy and advance the country’s sustainable development agenda.