Mining firms Anglo American and Codelco have agreed to extends talks for a second time over the disputed ownership of Anglo American Sur.

Global mining giant Anglo and Chilean copper miner both requested the continued suspension of their legal proceedings on Thursday, July 12th, at the 14th Civil Court of Santiago until August 24th, 2012 to allow talks to continue.

The discussions between Anglo American and Codelco are confidential and no comment will be provided in relation to speculation about the content of those discussions, the statement said.

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