May 4, 2020 South African union wins case on covid-19 safety Union said it had won a court case against the government that will force authorities to impose strict guidelines against covid-19.
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.
Albemarle swings to quarterly loss on charges tied to Ketjen sale World's largest producer of lithium said loss largely due to charges tied to the upcoming sale of its refining catalyst business. February 11, 2026 | 01:36 pm