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Rio Tinto confirms $6.75B development capital for Oyu Tolgoi underground; production by Oct 2022

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Rio Tinto unveiled a pathway for the ongoing development of the underground project at Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, one of the largest known copper and gold deposits in the world ( earlier post ). These studies will also consider options and associated costs to recover the copper contained within the pillars added to the mine design of Panel 0.

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NIO unveils production electric SUV for China market; NIO ES8 to launch end of this year

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The ES8 has an all-aluminum body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension. The ES8 features the “design identity” of every NIO vehicle: the X-bar and signature “Spark Beat” tail lights. The NIO ES8 is a full-size 7-seat electric SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement.

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Saab Automobile enters agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on strategic partnership

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and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) have signed an agreement with Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited (Hawtai). Our driver-oriented vehicles appeal to a whole new group of independently thinking customers who appreciate Saab’s advanced designs, safety and responsible performance. Spyker Cars N.V.