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Exploration activity starts the year on gains, S&P says

Exploration metrics increased after a slow end of 2024

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The Zgounder silver and gold mine in Morocco

January's top drillings results came from the Zgounder silver and gold mine in Morocco, S&P said | Credits: Aya Gold and Silver

Mining exploration started 2025 on an uptick, as exploration metrics from S&P Global showed positive moves in project development, equities and drilling activity in January compared to the slow end of...

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