March 27, 2020 Vedanta CEO resigns; zinc unit head named interim chief Vedanta has been looking to expand its zinc, silver and oil and gas business.
March 27, 2020 Australia’s iron ore giants push workers to stay at mine sites to escape coronavirus Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are moving workers who would usually commute from major cities to stay on site for a minimum of two weeks.
March 27, 2020 Gap between no. 1 and 2 copper miners widens as Codelco output drops 5.3% The Chilean miner churned out 1.588 million tonnes of copper last year, while BHP mined 1.749 million.
March 27, 2020 Amplats continues repairs on processing facilities despite lockdown Repairs to continue on the Anglo Converter Plant after water was detected in the furnace.
March 27, 2020 AngloGold Ashanti cuts spending, suspends output guidance The company said current shutdowns would reduce its output by 30,000–40,000 ounces this year.
March 27, 2020 South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.
March 26, 2020 Freeport-McMoRan in talks to allow limited operations at Peru’s Cerro Verde mine The mine was temporarily transitioned to a care and maintenance status on March 16 after the Peruvian government declared a 15-day emergency to battle the coronavirus.
March 26, 2020 Worldwide mining disruptions On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and mines are being placed on temporary care and maintenance.
March 26, 2020 South African gold shipments to London have been cut off Rand Refinery, the continent’s only gold refiner, said it’s exploring back-up plans to meet its delivery commitments.
March 26, 2020 Rio Tinto raps Australian lobby group for coal support Rio Tinto has found several cases where Australia's biggest mining industry body advocated for thermal coal in contravention of 2015 Paris climate goals.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
