Mining in Ecuador halted as govt issues orders to stay home
The novel coronavirus has now reached the country's Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Gold faces historic squeeze with virus threatening NY shortage
Concerns over supply and the rush on gold purchases has sent futures in New York skyrocketing to the highest premium over spot gold in London in decades.
OceanaGold puts Waihi operation on hold
The miner is working with the New Zealand government to determine what exemptions may be available for the Macraes operation.
First Quantum eyes Cobre Panama stake sale
The Canadian miner is studying options to maintain control.
Gemfields swings to profit in 2019, but future uncertain
The emeralds and rubies miner is unsure whether scheduled auctions for 2020 will take place due to coronavirus.
AngloGold to suspend South Africa operations
Operations include the Mponeng mine, Mine Waste Solutions and surface rock-dump processing operations.
Iamgold halts activities at Westwood mine
Activities at the Côté gold project in Ontario are not impacted, as mining, exploration and development have been deemed "essential" activities.
Vale to draw $5 billion from credit lines, help suppliers
Vale said it will pay more than 1,000 suppliers before they are due to help the companies deal with the sharp fall in economic activity.