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

Implats cuts output guidance as coronavirus weighs

Company expects annual refined production of between 2.6 million and 2.9 million ounces this year.

April 29, 2020

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?

April 28, 2020

Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report

Nearly two-thirds of global silver production is still on hold.

April 28, 2020

Scotiabank to close its metals business

Scotia was for years the world’s biggest lender to the physical precious metals industry.

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

S. Africa mining firms work together against covid-19 as mines reopen

companies are setting up shared quarantine facilities for miners testing positive for covid-19 and are discussing other ways to cooperate.

April 27, 2020

Ivanhoe’s Kakula mine advances ahead of schedule

More than 8 miles of underground development is now completed, 3 miles ahead of schedule.

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.

April 23, 2020

Amplats targets $211 million in savings to offset lockdown losses

The company has suffered a 7% drop in first-quarter output of platinum group metals.