May 7, 2020

Peru mines to hit 80% production in a month

Executive director of the National Society of Mining says around 20 companies are ready to resume operations.

May 3, 2020

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of 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

Hedge fund pushes Teck to abandon oil, replace CEO

Tribeca Investment Partners said changes would improve Teck’s environmental credentials.

April 30, 2020

Glencore joins mining industry’s rush to cut spending

Swiss miner and trader reduces capital expenses by $1 billion, outlines production impact of covid-19.

April 28, 2020

Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report

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

April 28, 2020

Boliden Q1 core profit slumps as mines business weighs

First quarter operating profit declined 25% from a year earlier.

April 28, 2020

Romios acquires claims next to Newmont’s Arseno Lake deposit

Arseno Lake is a zinc-lead-silver-gold prospect in the northwestern part of the province.

April 26, 2020

Six workers at Fortuna Silver Mines’ Peruvian operation test positive for covid-19

The six people have been isolated and are being monitored by medical personnel.

April 26, 2020

China’s Yunnan launches 800,000 T metals stockpiling drive

The funds will be used to cover interests on bank loans taken out for the one-year stockpiling drive, which will include copper, aluminium, lead, zinc, tin, among others.