Xstrata hikes copper estimates at Argentinian project

Xstrata has raised its copper mineral resource estimate at the major long-life development El Pachón project in San Juan Province, Argentina.

Xstrata has raised its copper mineral resource estimate at the major long-life development El Pachn project in San Juan Province, Argentina.

Total mineral resources have jumped by 20% to 3.3bn tonnes at a grade of 0.47% copper using a cut-off grade of 0.2% copper, and include additional silver and molybdenum by-product credits.

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