Companies operating in Peru evacuate personnel from mine sites
The South American country is under a 15-day mandatory quarantine and an evening curfew due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lost fragment of ancient continent found at De Beers project in Nunavut
Researchers working with drill cores samples provided by the miner identified a mineral signature that matched other portions of the North Atlantic craton.
Global copper production disruptions
Producers have halted or cut back operations and slowed construction.
China steel, copper inventories dip as demand recovers from virus
Industrial output in China contracted at its sharpest pace in 30 years in the first two months of 2020.
Critics cry foul at miners for using virus to bend rules
Trade groups for the affected industries say they are victims of the outbreak and deserve a break.
Yamana orders partial demobilization of workforce at Cerro Moro
The Argentina mine will operate during this period largely from its open-pit operations and from stockpiled material.
British Columbia biotech identifying antibodies for Covid-19
AbCellera, Eli Lilly hope to test new drug on Covid-19 patients within four months.
Buy gold ‘right here and now,’ top wealth manager says
UBS Group earlier flagged bullion’s prospects after the haven lost out to the dollar in recent weeks as the pandemic roils markets.
Pure Gold still on track to deliver first production this year
The company's mine in Red Lake is still on track for first gold production in late 2020.
