March 27, 2020 South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.
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 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 25, 2020 China’s first iron ore futures ETF raises $11m ahead of Friday debut The ETF will track the Dalian Commodity Exchange iron ore futures index and use its closing price on March 20 as a benchmark.
March 24, 2020 Iron ore price resilience likely won’t last – report So far this year Chinese import prices have averaged more than $90 a tonne.
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.
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 23, 2020 Vale to halt work at Malaysia terminal Company said it does not expect the decision to affect full-year production and sales.
March 20, 2020 BHP to hire 1,500 to support Australia operations The jobs will be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed by BHP operations in the short term.
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