Barrick Gold, Antofagasta $95M Chile Copper Exploration; Endeavour Mining CEO Fired; $514B Battery Industry Gap
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Top Stories for Jan. 5, 2024: 1. Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE: GOLD) and the Chilean miner Antofagasta plc announced a $95 million partnership for copper and other metals exploration in the Alto del Carmen region of Chile over the next five years. The new venture will include 60 drilling platforms deployed over 35 concessions across 9,400 hectares, with the aim of contributing to Barrick’s longer-run goal of doubling its copper production by 2031. Also Read: Beyond Bitcoin: How Spot ETFs Could Reshape The Global Financial Landscape 2. The West African gold miner Endeavour Mining Plc (LSE: EDV) anno…