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This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?

This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?
New York Times Tuesday 13 October 2026, 04:01 UTC By Victoria Kim and Matthew Abbott 1 min read
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Workers clear debris within a former processing plant as part of preparations to reopen the Panguna copper and gold mine.

Workers clear debris within a former processing plant as part of preparations to reopen the Panguna copper and gold mine.
a Civil War (EVENT) Panguna (ORG)
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