Barrick gets 800,000 test kits to screen workers for covid-19
Barrick's CEO said that tests had helped shield the company's operations and host communities from the virus.
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Brazil mineral output drops 17% in Q1
In Q1, mining companies in Brazil produced 147 million mineral tonnes less than the same quarter 2019.
Quebec’s Renard mine stays on care and maintenance
Stornoway Diamond says the decision is due to depressed market prices for diamonds, stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Hecla resumes work at Casa Berardi
Restart of operations is planned over a month and will follow the government’s guidelines.
Mponeng production stays suspended until April 30
The mine is the only one of AngloGold's 14 operations where production is currently suspended.
First Cobalt expands Idaho property by 50%
The Iron Creek project is one of the few primary cobalt deposits in America.
With baby steps, Canada’s provinces prepare for a return to work
Workers at sites like Agnico's LaRonde mine face temperature checks and extensive screening to rule out exposure to the virus.
Chile court looks at alleged Escondida breaches
A lawsuit alleges damage to the environment caused by the extraction of fresh water from the Punta Negra salt flat.
Modi backs billionaire to restart mining in resort state of Goa
On April 21, India’s Supreme Court is scheduled to begin hearing a plea by Vedanta to restart iron ore mining in the state.