March 26, 2020

Glencore closes operations in four countries over coronavirus curbs

Glencore joins peers such as Anglo American, Antofagasta, Codelco and Teck Resources in temporarily closing or slowing some operations.

March 26, 2020

Barrick unveils 10-year plan to become world’s most valued gold miner

The strategy sees it boosting production to 5 million ounces of gold a year, with the bulk coming from its North American operations.

March 26, 2020

Sumitomo halts mines in Bolivia, Madagascar

Covid-19-related measure affects the company’s San Cristobal silver-zinc-lead mine and Ambatovy nickel mine.

March 25, 2020

Sibanye to put South African operations on hold

The company also reduced the number of people at its US operations.

March 25, 2020

Centamin operations in Egypt unchanged

The gold miner has postponed publication of its full year 2019 results for a minimum of two weeks.

March 25, 2020

Teranga confirms Q1 guidance, exploration continues

First quarter output is likely to be between the expected 85,000 to 90,000 ounces.

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.