March 28, 2020

Namibia suspends mining operations as coronavirus lockdown takes effect

On Saturday, the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 27, 2020

Seabridge reports net loss for 2019

The company posted a net loss of $11.6 million in 2019, compared to a loss of $19.9 million in 2018.

March 27, 2020

Mine closure impact on global copper supply – report

Copper price collapse and containment measures are posing a significant risk to global copper mine supply, says Wood Mackenzie.

March 27, 2020

Aurubis plant in Italy closed as coronavirus shutters economy

Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis said its operations in Italy had been closed for a week.

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 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

Northern Dynasty’s Pebble permit decision unaffected by covid-19 precautions

The company is still targeting a federal permit decision by mid-2020.

March 26, 2020

Centerra reports net loss for 2019, declares dividend

The miner said it has experienced no operating or production disruptions nor any supply chain interruptions or impact due to covid-19.

March 26, 2020

Sprott faces operations challenges at Chile mine

Shares of Sprott Resource Holdings plunged nearly 20% on the TSX at market open Thursday.