Kinross gold mine in Russia on lockdown after coronavirus suspected
Two workers at the Kupol mine were hospitalized, awaiting the results of their coronavirus tests.
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Copper price meltdown sinks mining stocks
Copper price plunge accelerates – down nearly 9% Wednesday – as producers announce production and construction halts.
Workers at BHP’s Escondida call for mine shutdown barring stricter safety measures
The union said its members were particularly exposed to the virus given the often tight quarters at mine facilities and frequent travel.
Fidelity’s Brazil trade highlights ESG world’s new conflicts
A few years ago, only a select group of money managers and funds used the label ESG, but today assets managed using a broad definition of the ESG approach exceed $30 trillion.
After the rout, platinum and palladium face more turmoil before recovery
Platinum has plunged 40% and palladium 45% from February highs as efforts to contain coronavirus stifled the global economy.
KGHM sees no virus impact on output, sales for now
Polish firm will consider asking the state for support if needed.
South African mine hospitals may be used for virus patients
The hospitals could be made available to both industry employees and the wider public.
Teck halts construction at Quebrada Blanca
In Q4 2019, Teck secured a $2.5 billion financing to develop the QB2 mine area.
Monarch sells two gold properties to O3 Mining
The Regcourt and Louvem projects are located in Quebec.