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flag Bougainville rejects China Molybdenum deal, opts for local contract with Lloyds Metals to preserve ownership of Panguna mine.

flag The Autonomous Bougainville Government has rejected a proposed partnership between Bougainville Copper Limited and China Molybdenum over the Panguna mine, stating it did not authorize any equity changes or dilution of its 72.9% stake. flag President Ishmael Toroama directed BCL to halt talks with CMOC and instead pursue a contract mining deal with Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited to maintain local ownership. flag The government aims to advance the mine in a lawful, transparent way that serves Bougainville’s long-term interests. flag The closed mine, once operated by Rio Tinto, is believed to hold over 20 years of potential production, with estimated value near $28 billion.

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