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What is the historical background of the Fénix nickel mine in El Estor?

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EXMIBAL concession (Inco)

1971, 385 km²

1971Wikipedia

The nickel project in El Estor, Izabal, begins with the EXMIBAL concession granted to Canada's Inco in 1971: 385 km² and an initial investment of US$228 million. The operation has been inactive since 1980 and remained so for three decades.

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  • EXMIBAL initial investmentUS$228 million1970sWikipedia
  • Operation inactive since19801980–2011Wikipedia
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  • Wikipedia

    El Estor

    • EXMIBAL concession (Inco)
    • EXMIBAL initial investment
    • Operation inactive since
    en.wikipedia.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Wikipedia

    Solway Investment Group

    • EXMIBAL concession (Inco)
    • EXMIBAL initial investment
    • Operation inactive since
    en.wikipedia.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source