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.

March 23, 2020

Endeavour buys Semafo, creates one of West Africa’s top gold miners

The C$1 billion-deal brings about a top 15 gold producer, with combined volume of over 1 million ounces a year.

March 22, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater refutes Covid-19 social media hoax

The company will pursue legal action against the source of information that stated that there was a case of Covid-19 at its Marikana operation.

March 20, 2020

Global copper production disruptions

Producers have halted or cut back operations and slowed construction.

March 20, 2020

Jervois suspends all activity in Uganda

The company also reported final results from its 2019-20 drill programs at Kilembe.

March 20, 2020

Barrick puts emergency covid-19 response plans in place

The company said placed and forecast orders are still intact and there have been no hold-ups in its supply chain.

March 20, 2020

Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mines reviews operations due to coronavirus

Any discretionary activity planned for 2020 and not yet commenced will be suspended or deferred.

March 20, 2020

B2Gold implements precautionary measures at mine sites

The Canadian miner said it is sticking to its work plans for 2020.

March 19, 2020

Eskom talks to get coal for Kusile plant drag on for 13 years

South Africa’s state-owned utility has yet to agree a supply contract for its newest power station, more than a decade after approving a plan to negotiate with Anglo American.