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BHP and Lundin Advance 9.7 Billion Dollar Vicuña Copper Project

Mining companies BHP and Lundin Mining are moving ahead with the 9.7 billion United States dollar Vicuña copper and gold project in San Juan Province, supported by new federal tax and customs incentives.
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