09:54 AM EST - First Quantum Minerals : has selected three Copper Target Areas within Zincore Metals Accha Zinc Oxide District ("AZOD") for further exploration. The two companies will now execute separate framework agreements for each Target Area to further explore and, if warranted, develop the Targets as joint ventures. These framework agreements will be negotiated according to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding announced on July 23. Zincore's AZOD property package is located in the prolific Yauri-Andahuaylas copper belt, near GlencoreXtsrata's Las Bambas and First Quantum's Haquira projects. First Quantum Minerals
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