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

India’s three-week lockdown ripples through metal sector

Meanwhile, steel mills across the country continue to run.

March 24, 2020

Mongolia resumes coal exports to China

Ulaanbaatar had suspended coal exports to China in February in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

March 23, 2020

Vale to halt work at Malaysia terminal

Company said it does not expect the decision to affect full-year production and sales.

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 22, 2020

Lynas closes Malaysia plant due to coronavirus curbs

Its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.

March 20, 2020

Global copper production disruptions

Producers have halted or cut back operations and slowed construction.

March 20, 2020

Vale may continue operating Malaysia port after coronavirus assessment

Teluk Rubiah shipped 23.7 million tonnes of iron ore in 2019.

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

Swiss gold exports plunge as shipments to China collapse

Switzerland exported 42.7 tonnes of gold in February, less than half the 87.4 tonnes shipped the previous month.