Zijin Mining, Peru Make Strides in Rio Blanco Copper Mine

SHANGHAI, Nov. 23 (SMM) - Zijin Mining Co. and Peru Minister of Energy & Mines signed Agreement of Pushing Development of Mining & Smelting Activities for the Rio Blanco copper mine project November 21, according to Zijin Mining’s website.

Zijin Mining Co.’s president visited the project in Peru recently. He emphasized next year is very important for development of the Rio Blanco copper mine project, which has made great progress in efficiency, cost control, safety and environmental protection.

Rio Blanco copper mine is an ultra large copper-molybdenum deposit, which contains 7.41 million tonnes of copper reserves and 280,000 tonnes of molybdenum reserves. It will produce 200,000 tonnes of copper after reaching production. 

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