Colombia wants to become player in copper in next few years: government official

From reuters.com

Colombia is looking to become a notable producer of copper within the next few years, the head of the national mining agency said, in a bid to diversify its mining output without neglecting production of coal and gold. Mining in Colombia has historically been focused on large coal mines along its northern coast and relatively small scale gold and emerald operations in the Andes. But following a 2016 peace deal between the government and the largest Marxist rebel group and interest from international miners, Colombia is looking to explore for new minerals in previously inaccessible areas. “We have the potential, but ... (full story)