March 28, 2020 Namibia suspends mining operations as coronavirus lockdown takes effect On Saturday, the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 28, 2020 Guinea partners with China-backed consortium at Simandou The Simandou deposit holds estimated reserves of more than 2 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore.
March 27, 2020 Giyani gets approval for Lobatse environmental plan The Botswana Department of Environmental Affairs has green lighted exploration at manganese project site.
March 27, 2020 Amplats continues repairs on processing facilities despite lockdown Repairs to continue on the Anglo Converter Plant after water was detected in the furnace.
March 27, 2020 ARM receives force majeure from Impala Platinum following lockdown The 21-day lockdown came into force at midnight and restricts people to their homes as the country battles the virus.
March 27, 2020 AngloGold Ashanti cuts spending, suspends output guidance The company said current shutdowns would reduce its output by 30,000–40,000 ounces this year.
March 27, 2020 Petra Diamonds halts 2020 production target Facing a 21-day lockdown due to covid-19, the miner withdrew its full year production outlook of 3.8 million carats.
March 27, 2020 South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.
March 26, 2020 Worldwide mining disruptions On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and mines are being placed on temporary care and maintenance.
March 26, 2020 South African gold shipments to London have been cut off Rand Refinery, the continent’s only gold refiner, said it’s exploring back-up plans to meet its delivery commitments.
Codelco achieves certification for silver bullion production Codelco's silver bars are the first in the South American country to be certified under the Good Delivery standard. January 14, 2026 | 07:02 am
