April 3, 2020

Grupo Mexico starts gradual reduction of mining operations

Grupo Mexico is third largest copper producer in the world.

April 3, 2020

Great Panther suspends Mexico operations

Activities at the Guanajuato and Topia mines are halted until April 30.

April 3, 2020

Fund managers see once-in-decade shot in Brazil’s iron ore giant

The stock has recovered about 30% in the past week, but is still trading at levels last seen in 2019 after a dam disaster that killed 270 people.

April 3, 2020

Chilean copper miners considering production cuts

A report by the National Mining Society said the realities of coronavirus were forcing companies to weigh tough decisions.

April 3, 2020

Brazil shuts 47 mining dams deemed unsafe

More than half of them belong to Vale, whose Córrego do Feijão mine’s tailings collapsed last year, releasing a torrent of mining waste that killed about 270 people.

April 2, 2020

Golden Minerals stock up on promising PEA

Shares of Golden Minerals rose by 20% at Thursday's market close.

April 2, 2020

Austral Gold expands in Argentina

The Sydney-based miner wants to acquire an 80% interest in a gold-silver project near its Pingüino operation.

April 2, 2020

Mexico mining halt to hit silver supply

The country is the world's largest miner of the metal, accounting for roughly 23% of world production.

April 1, 2020

2020 copper production forecast trimmed to 21mt

GlobalData now forecasts output growth of 1.9% this year compared to the original forecast growth rate of 3.4%.

April 1, 2020

Argonaut suspends mining in Mexico

Mexico’s mining sector will be able to continue operations only deemed to be essential during the public health crisis caused by coronavirus.