Namibia suspends mining operations as coronavirus lockdown takes effect
On Saturday, the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aurubis plant in Italy closed as coronavirus shutters economy
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So much for the miners’ rally…
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Polyus to launch covid-19 response fund in Russia
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Sprott increases stake in Orefinders
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