April 10, 2020 Datacloud, Trevali partner to boost orebody evaluation efficiency The companies are using cutting edge technology to provide information on ore-waste boundaries and to identify mineralized zones.
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.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
