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Detention of illegal Chinese miners in Zambia infuriates Beijing

By analyst By Cecilia Jamasmie China’s foreign ministry has expressed concerns over the recent detention of 31 of its nationals in Zambia, allegedly involved in illegal mining activities, arguing the African country’s authorities didn’t provide strong proof for the arrests. Lin Songtian, director-general for African affairs at the ministry, said his country supports actions to

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First Majestic Silver to go back mining after labour disruption

By analyst By Andrew Topf First Majestic Silver’s (NYSE:AG,TSX:FR) La Encantada silver mine in Mexico should be back in business within weeks after a labour disruption halted production in May. The Mexico-focused producer said on Friday it reached an agreement with the National Union of Miners, Metallurgists, Steelworkers and Similar Workers of Mexico (National Union)

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