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The project consists of three exploration licences in the Archean Yilgarn Block, 450 kilometres north-east of Perth.

Antipa Minerals reported "weak mineralization" in a target area that is part of the Citadel project, which has been touted as likely rich in copper.

The diversified miner anticipates 2018 production to be 2% ahead of previous guidance and costs to be 5% below.

The settlement unlocks payments by SQM that had been on ice during the dispute, and paves the way for development to get back on track

The violations were the result of the South African miner failing to meet its regulatory obligations in relation to its undertaking to pay an exclusivity fee to the sellers of Vametco.

Lynas $800 million plant on the east coast Malaysia began operations in 2012 after long delays caused by legal challenges and environmental disputes.

Mining companies across the globe now consider the risk of losing their licence to operate as the biggest risk to their businesses in the next two years

The operation will add to the Perth-based company annual output, until now on depending on just one mine —  Lulo, in Angola.

The Australian rare earths miner said it was disappointed with Malaysia's decision to impose new conditions on its licence to operate in the country, adding it was considering all options, including legal action.