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.
April 23, 2020 Sibanye-Stillwater pulls 2020 outlook, to resume South African ops The firm said it would resume gold and platinum operations in South Africa in the next two weeks.
April 20, 2020 Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth.
April 17, 2020 Implats plans gradual return to operation after regulations eased The platinum miner said it had been in consultations with the mines ministry to bring some non-essential workers gradually back to work.
April 14, 2020 Gold’s powerful rally brings $1,800 into view Gold extended its rally to hit the highest in more than seven years.
April 14, 2020 Sibanye board donates portion of salaries to fight covid-19 in South Africa The decision follows a similar move by president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet.
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