Ecuador and CMOC Sign $1.7 Billion Contract for Los Cangrejos Mining Project
Ecuador has signed a $1.7 billion contract with CMOC Group for the Los Cangrejos mining project, expected to generate $4.39 billion in state revenue. The agreement includes a 50% state share and advance royalties, but the country's mining sector has faced challenges like community opposition and regulatory issues. Chinese companies are increasingly dominating Ecuador's mining industry.
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