March 24, 2020 Syrah suspends Louisiana operations The Balama graphite operation in Mozambique remains operational.
March 24, 2020 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.
March 24, 2020 AngloGold to suspend South Africa operations Operations include the Mponeng mine, Mine Waste Solutions and surface rock-dump processing operations.
March 24, 2020 South African mining braces for coronavirus lockdown President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday imposed a 21-day lockdown.
March 23, 2020 Virus control measures to hit Rio Tinto operations in South Africa, Canada Production at its Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa will be halted on Thursday for 21 days.
March 23, 2020 China Moly to isolate TFM copper mine in Congo Isolation beginning at noon on Tuesday in response to the coronavirus.
March 23, 2020 South Africa orders mines to close in 21-day virus lockdown South Africa’s army will help the police to enforce the lockdown that will start midnight Thursday.
March 23, 2020 Congo’s key copper, cobalt provinces in two-day lockdown The measure is expected to weigh heavily on copper output.
March 23, 2020 Egyptian billionaire Sawiris boosts exposure to gold Egypt last month announced a new exploration tender for gold-mining.
March 23, 2020 B2Gold halts mining in Philippines, Africa operations unchanged Temporary suspensions come as government measures to contain the the spread of Covid-19 has disrupted fuel supplies.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm