BHP commits $8m to support Chile’s battle against covid-19
The world’s biggest mining company is providing financial resources to strengthen early detection.
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Corriente Resources’ mining camp in Ecuador set on fire
The camp is part of the San Carlos Panantza mining complex.
Tiny electronics can still rely on gold
Engineers’ doubts around whether the yellow metal would liquify as wires become smaller have been put to rest.
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.
Gold stranded by coronavirus may travel on chartered flights
Suppliers are in talks to use chartered or cargo flights to transport the precious metal.
Mine closure impact on global copper supply – report
Copper price collapse and containment measures are posing a significant risk to global copper mine supply, says Wood Mackenzie.
Polyus to launch covid-19 response fund in Russia
A portion of the fund will be allocated to the Magadan region and Yakutia, Polyus’ principal regions of operations.
Sprott increases stake in Orefinders
Sprott became a shareholder in February.
Bolivia’s largest mine suspends operations as virus controls tighten
The San Cristóbal mine, located near the border with Chile, has suspended operations.
