From using drones to stockpiling cyanide, miners keep digging amid pandemic
The outbreak has begun to surface across the mining industry.
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Kinross gold mine in Russia on lockdown after coronavirus suspected
Two workers at the Kupol mine were hospitalized, awaiting the results of their coronavirus tests.
INTERVIEW: David Stein, president of Kuya Silver
Kuya Silver is a private mining company created to acquire the Bethania Silver mine in Central Peru.
Copper price meltdown sinks mining stocks
Copper price plunge accelerates – down nearly 9% Wednesday – as producers announce production and construction halts.
INTERVIEW: Augusto F. Cauti, vice minister of mines, government of Peru
In 2019, over $6.15 billion was invested into Peru’s mining sector.
Global copper production to grow 3% annually until 2029
Fitch analysts predict global copper mine production to increase by an average annual rate of 3.1% over 2020-2029, with total output rising from 20.3mnt to 26.8mnt over the same period.
INTERVIEW: Mike Campigotto, president, Safesight Exploration
SafeSight Exploration develops integrated solutions that use Drone and imaging technology, to create tools for a safer site.
Workers at BHP’s Escondida call for mine shutdown barring stricter safety measures
The union said its members were particularly exposed to the virus given the often tight quarters at mine facilities and frequent travel.
Silver Series: Perfect Storm for Silver (Part 2 of 3)
Infographic outlines some of the key supply and demand indicators that precede a coming gold-silver cycle.
