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Xstrata to create world's biggest zinc mine

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 07, 2012 | 12:52 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Australia China Europe Latin America Coal Copper Iron Ore Nickel Potash Silver Zinc 

Xstrata (LON:XTA) announced Tuesday it has approved a $360 million expansion for its McArthur River mine in Australia’s Northern Territory which will make the project the largest producer of zinc in the world The plan, divulged alongside Xstrata’s first half...

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