ARM receives force majeure from Impala Platinum following lockdown The 21-day lockdown came into force at midnight and restricts people to their homes as the country battles the virus. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:36 am
AngloGold Ashanti cuts spending, suspends output guidance The company said current shutdowns would reduce its output by 30,000–40,000 ounces this year. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:32 am
Aluminium surplus to balloon as producers resist output cuts Wood Mackenzie expects to see a surplus of at least 1.5 million tonnes this year. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:26 am
CEZ moves forward with partner on Cinovec lithium project Cinovec in the Czech Republic is the largest lithium deposit in Europe. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:20 am
Petra Diamonds halts 2020 production target Facing a 21-day lockdown due to covid-19, the miner withdrew its full year production outlook of 3.8 million carats. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 7:20 am
Zen scales up graphene production The Canadian company announced that, while eliminating non-core activities due to the covid-19 pandemic, scaling up the manufacturing of products based on its trademarked Albany Pure Graphene. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 27, 2020 | 6:15 am
Australian gas companies explore renewable hydrogen market Four major gas producers and distributors are asking the international hydrogen supply chain for advice. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 27, 2020 | 6:10 am
Despite shutdowns, there’s enough gold refining to meet demand — LBMA Refiners, shippers and banks are working to make sure the metal can be transported. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 5:37 am
South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 5:01 am