According to Ecuador's Ministry of Environment and Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum (03993.HK) -1.140 (-5.752%) Short selling $144.79M; Ratio 12.876% has signed an agreement worth USD1.7 billion with Ecuador to develop a large-scale gold mine in the country. A spokesperson for Luoyang Molybdenum said the mine is currently still in the design and planning stage, and the agreement will accelerate the project's implementation.The company's local subsidiary, ODIN Mining del Ecuador SA, has finalized the terms for developing the Los Cangrejos deposit in El Oro Province. Luoyang Molybdenum acquired the project in June last year through its acquisition of Canada's Lumina Gold.Related News Citi Adjusts Commodity Preference Ranking, Tops Copper; New Top Picks Include CATL (03750.HK), MMG (01208.HK), CMOC (03993.HK), CHALCO (02600.HK), GANFENGLITHIUM (01772.HK)The Ecuadorian government stated that it expects to obtain estimated economic benefits of approximately USD4.4 billion from the Los Cangrejos project, including patent fees, royalties, profits, taxes and other income. (mn/a)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-15 16:25.)
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