March 26, 2020

Vale to battle coronavirus with thermal cameras

The cameras will be imported from Sweden and China and begin arriving at the end of March.

March 26, 2020

Barrick unveils 10-year plan to become world’s most valued gold miner

The strategy sees it boosting production to 5 million ounces of gold a year, with the bulk coming from its North American operations.

March 25, 2020

Codelco suspends construction projects over virus

The 15-day suspension applied to remaining work being carried out to make Chuquicamata an underground mine, and projects at an early stage at Rajo Inca and Traspaso Andina.

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

Coronavirus may prevent Codelco from re-gaining world’s top copper miner spot

Delays in upgrades and expansion projects due to measures to stop the spread of covid-19 will negatively tip the scale, say experts.

March 24, 2020

OceanaGold puts Waihi operation on hold

The miner is working with the New Zealand government to determine what exemptions may be available for the Macraes operation.

March 24, 2020

First Quantum eyes Cobre Panama stake sale

The Canadian miner is studying options to maintain control.

March 24, 2020

Gemfields swings to profit in 2019, but future uncertain

The emeralds and rubies miner is unsure whether scheduled auctions for 2020 will take place due to coronavirus.

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

Vale to draw $5 billion from credit lines, help suppliers

Vale said it will pay more than 1,000 suppliers before they are due to help the companies deal with the sharp fall in economic activity.