April 30, 2020 CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.
April 30, 2020 Fortescue posts 10% rise in Q3 iron ore output Company upgraded its guidance for 2020 shipments to 175-177 million tonnes based on strong operating performance.
April 29, 2020 Alderon defaults on Sprott loan, loses Kami project Company said it was left with limited options after Tunghsu Group withdrew its investment.
April 29, 2020 Vale cuts capex as coronavirus hinders operations Vale plans to cut its capital expenditure this year to $4.6 billion from $5 billion.
April 28, 2020 World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines.
April 28, 2020 BHP looks to expand iron ore exports from Port Hedland BHP's iron ore exports last financial year totalled 238 million tonnes, around 85% of capacity.
April 27, 2020 CEO of Metalloinvest dies at 52 Andrey Varichev was being treated for pneumonia at a private clinic in Moscow.
April 24, 2020 Champion to ramp up work at Bloom Lake On March 24, the company announced the ramp down of operations following restrictions imposed by Quebec.
April 24, 2020 Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says.
April 23, 2020 Mine shutdowns plague metals even as some slowly return to work The fallout is difficult to quantify as countries extend, revise or relax measures to contain the crisis.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
