April 8, 2020 Sumitomo warns pandemic, oil price fall to hit profit The company suspended operation at its San Cristobal mine in Bolivia and its Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar.
April 8, 2020 Eramet halts Argentina lithium project on coronavirus crisis Eramet had already put the project on hold in February, citing economic and regulatory instability in the country.
April 7, 2020 Discovery releases more high-grade assays from Cordero A 2018 preliminary economic study showed the project could support 29 years of open pit production at 40,000 tonnes per day.
April 7, 2020 Hecla withdraws full-year guidance The company produced 2,983,349 ounces of silver in the first quarter, and 57,238 ounces of gold.
April 7, 2020 First Quantum halts Cobre Panama over covid-19 death It was reported that several workers at the site had contracted the virus.
April 7, 2020 Coeur ramps down Palmarejo, withdraws guidance All of the company’s US mines continue to operate at full capacity.
April 7, 2020 Coronavirus boosts Anglo Pacific’s role as financier to miners Geographically, the company is looking for projects in South America, Australia and Europe.
April 7, 2020 SolGold’s Ecuador copper project gets bigger A third resource update for Alpala has added 1.6m tonnes of copper, 2.5m ounces of gold and 92m ounces silver to the deposit.
April 7, 2020 Miners’ response to Brazil dam disaster still weak — report The Responsible Mining Foundation says vast majority of companies are still unable to demonstrate that they are reviewing how effectively they are managing TSF-related risks.
April 6, 2020 Vale launches $1m covid-19 challenge The challenge is open in Canada and Brazil with each selected solution eligible to receive up to $200,000.
Mkango launches rare earth plant in Britain using recycled materials The new plant adds to Britain's strategy to increase critical minerals supply, aiming to meet 10% of domestic demand from local mining and 20% from recycling by 2035. January 15, 2026 | 08:55 am
