April 9, 2020

World’s deepest mines to take weeks to reopen after shutdown

Ramping up production at the world’s deepest mines could take three to four weeks.

April 9, 2020

Petra in talks for more credit as pandemic takes shine off diamonds

The company is in talks with its lenders to access $54.95 million in credit.

April 9, 2020

Barrick launches covid-19 support program in Tanzania

The miner committed $1.7 million to help prevent the spread of the virus in the east African country.

April 8, 2020

Sumitomo warns pandemic, oil price fall to hit profit

The company suspended operation at its San Cristobal mine in Bolivia and its Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar.

April 8, 2020

Rio goes ahead with dividend amid coronavirus uncertainty

Chairman Simon Thompson said the company had decided to go ahead with paying the dividend due on April 16.

April 7, 2020

Glencore to shut Zambia copper mines

The company is said to have declared force majeure at its Mopani Copper Mines.

April 7, 2020

Copper belt miners turn to Tanzania as South Africa lockdown hobbles ports

South Africa’s strict coronavirus lockdown has caused miners to divert copper from the country’s ports to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port.

April 7, 2020

Miners’ response to Brazil dam disaster still weak — report

The Responsible Mining Foundation says vast majority of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks.

April 6, 2020

Congo mine attack kills three Chinese nationals

The attack took place on Saturday in the northeastern province of Ituri.

April 6, 2020

Canned food sprees won’t save aluminum

Demand has slowed for a decade, and a surplus was expected this year even before the current crisis.