Newmont lowers 2020 guidance after halting four mines
Temporarily placing operations into care and maintenance over Covid- 19 concerns could see some production deferred into 2021.
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Lynas closes Malaysia plant due to coronavirus curbs
Its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.
Ecuador’s largest gold and copper mines scale back as coronavirus cases rapidly grow
Projects in the advanced exploration phase will continue to operate.
Tianqi postpones commissioning of Australia lithium plant amid liquidity problems
The company said its "tight liquidity situation," following the purchase of an interest in SQM, intensified since the start of 2020 due to the virus outbreak.
BHP to exclude contractors at Chile copper mines for 15 days
BHP operates the Escondida and Pampa Norte mines in Chile, which on Saturday confirmed its first coronavirus death.
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.
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.
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.
