April 9, 2020 Newmont launches $20 million support fund to combat pandemic The fund will focus on three key areas: employee and community health, food security, and local economic resilience.
April 9, 2020 Force majeure declared at giant Peru copper mine MMG has notified customers, including three major Chinese smelters according to Reuters.
April 9, 2020 Chile’s outsourced Codelco workers slam suspension of contract work over coronavirus The Confederation of Copper Workers complained Codelco made the decision without seeking their input or alternatives.
April 9, 2020 BHP confirms first two cases of coronavirus at Escondida mine One in-house worker and one contractor had shown symptoms and tested positive.
April 9, 2020 Barrick launches covid-19 support program in Tanzania The miner committed $1.7 million to help prevent the spread of the virus in the east African country.
April 9, 2020 Alrosa implements guidance to avoid conflict diamonds To guarantee compliance, the company launched an internal diamond supply chain management system.
April 8, 2020 Vale extends care and maintenance at Voisey’s Bay The company is halting activity for a period of up to three months.
April 8, 2020 Codelco says copper production, sales hitting targets amid coronavirus outbreak The world's top copper miner maintains operational continuity at its mines.
April 8, 2020 Sumitomo warns pandemic, oil price fall to hit profit The company suspended operation at its San Cristobal mine in Bolivia and its Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar.
April 8, 2020 Rio goes ahead with dividend amid coronavirus uncertainty Chairman Simon Thompson said the company had decided to go ahead with paying the dividend due on April 16.
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