March 25, 2020 Sibanye to put South African operations on hold The company also reduced the number of people at its US operations.
March 25, 2020 China Jan-Feb rare earth magnet exports fall 4.2% as virus curbs shipments Overall rare earth exports down 17.3% in January and February from a year earlier.
March 25, 2020 India’s three-week lockdown ripples through metal sector Meanwhile, steel mills across the country continue to run.
March 25, 2020 Pilbara Minerals signs 5-year lithium supply deal with Chinese firm The miner says it has yet to see any material impact to the Pilgangoora operations from the coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020 Nornickel extends shift at Bystrinsky mine Bystrinsky is the largest greenfield project in the Russian metals industry.
March 24, 2020 Colombia mining companies to reduce operations due to coronavirus The country will enter a nationwide 19-day quarantine late on Tuesday.
March 24, 2020 Hecla to suspend operations at Casa Berardi Company’s estimates for production and cost will be reviewed.
March 24, 2020 Poland allows PGE to extend brown coal production in Turow PGE says that extending the operations will help to increase national security of electricity supplies.
March 24, 2020 AngloGold to suspend South Africa operations Operations include the Mponeng mine, Mine Waste Solutions and surface rock-dump processing operations.
March 24, 2020 Iamgold halts activities at Westwood mine Activities at the Côté gold project in Ontario are not impacted, as mining, exploration and development have been deemed "essential" activities.
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