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Low prices prompt Metallum to halt mining at Chile project

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia
 
COPPER
Copper developer Metallum has been forced to halt mining operations and stand down its production staff at the El Roble copper project, in Chile, as commodity prices continue to decline. The ASX-listed junior on Tuesday said the decision to halt mining operations at El Roble was also taken in the face of a dramatic price decrease of the Enami tariff for delivered ore, as well as the anticipated removal of the copper price support mechanism by the Chilean government.
 
 
 
 
 

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