March 27, 2020 Vedanta CEO resigns; zinc unit head named interim chief Vedanta has been looking to expand its zinc, silver and oil and gas business.
March 26, 2020 The gold market is being tested like never before Worldwide panic over the coronavirus outbreak and a flood of stimulus by central banks has ignited demand for one of humanity’s oldest methods of storing wealth.
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.
Rio Tinto’s fourth-quarter iron ore, copper output beat estimates Despite the comeback performance, Rio Tinto is still in danger of losing the top producer spot to Brazil's Vale. January 20, 2026 | 02:08 pm
