Ecuador's Correa backs mining, wants better deals

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QUITO, April 18 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said on Friday he supports mining, but wants better terms for the state in future deals. He spoke after his allies in a special assembly ordered a freeze on mining exploration. (Reporting by Alonso Soto)