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Nicaragua grants gold concession to firm linked to US-sanctioned Chinese miner

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Nicaragua has granted a significant gold mining concession to Linze Excelente Mineria, a company linked to Xinxin Linze Mineria, which was recently sanctioned by the United States. The concession covers a large area of rainforest and is valid for 25 years. This move by the Nicaraguan government, led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, strengthens ties with Chinese business interests amidst ongoing US sanctions against the family and their network. AI

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Nicaragua grants gold concession to firm linked to US-sanctioned Chinese miner

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    Nicaragua hands gold concession to sister firm of US-sanctioned Chinese miner

    Nicaragua has granted a Chinese-owned company linked to one sanctioned by Washington the right to prospect and dig for gold across 262 sq km (101 sq miles) of rainforest, about a quarter the size of Hong Kong. The 25-year concession over the block, named Jade, went to Linze Excel…

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