March 26, 2020

Glencore closes operations in four countries over coronavirus curbs

Glencore joins peers such as Anglo American, Antofagasta, Codelco and Teck Resources in temporarily closing or slowing some operations.

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

Mongolia resumes coal exports to China

Ulaanbaatar had suspended coal exports to China in February in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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

South African mining braces for coronavirus lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday imposed a 21-day lockdown.

March 23, 2020

Hatch, Anglo, BHP, and Fortescue form Green Hydrogen consortium

Companies are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

March 20, 2020

Critics cry foul at miners for using virus to bend rules

Trade groups for the affected industries say they are victims of the outbreak and deserve a break.

March 20, 2020

Pennsylvania coal mines must shut down, governor orders

Consol Energy and Contura Energy both operate coal mines in the state.

March 19, 2020

Eskom talks to get coal for Kusile plant drag on for 13 years

South Africa’s state-owned utility has yet to agree a supply contract for its newest power station, more than a decade after approving a plan to negotiate with Anglo American.

March 19, 2020

Buffalo not halting operations in South Africa

The company said it has increased safety-hygiene measures but closures have not been decided.