April 13, 2020

MMG withdraws Las Bambas copper guidance

To comply with covid-19 measures, company said the mine would continue to operate at reduced levels, but did not provide a new full-year output guidance.

April 12, 2020

Illegal miners may spread covid-19 among indigenous communities in Venezuela, Brazil – NGOs

NGOs ask Venezuelan authorities to take urgent actions against illegal miners so that they don’t dabble into Indigenous land.

April 12, 2020

Codelco says it may have to slow investment plan

Codelco's president, Octavio Araneda, said the company is going to have to consider deferring some investments.

April 10, 2020

Armed group robs Mexican gold mine, flees in plane

The robbery occurred at the Mulatos mine in Sonora state.

April 9, 2020

Nexa’s Peru operations remain suspended

Production at Cerro Lindo, Atacocha and El Porvenir mines remains suspended as the government extends the quarantine period until April 26.

April 9, 2020

Great Panther shares up on gold production boost

The company produced 34,725 gold equivalent ounces in Q1, a 134% increase compared to the first quarter of 2019.

April 9, 2020

Force majeure declared at giant Peru copper mine

MMG has notified customers, including three major Chinese smelters according to Reuters.

April 9, 2020

Chile’s outsourced Codelco workers slam suspension of contract work over coronavirus

The Confederation of Copper Workers complained Codelco made the decision without seeking their input or alternatives.

April 9, 2020

BHP confirms first two cases of coronavirus at Escondida mine

One in-house worker and one contractor had shown symptoms and tested positive.

April 8, 2020

Codelco says copper production, sales hitting targets amid coronavirus outbreak

The world's top copper miner maintains operational continuity at its mines.