March 19, 2020

Aurania removes workers from Ecuador gold project

The Canadian miner said the decision responds to the state of emergency declared in the South American country.

March 18, 2020

Codelco to cut operations as coronavirus spreads

The Chilean copper producer said it would maintain "operational continuity" for 15 days.

March 18, 2020

Brazil’s mining minister tests positive for coronavirus

Bento Albuquerque is 16th member of Bolsonaro's recent delegation to the U.S. to test positive for Covid-19.

March 18, 2020

Top metal miners curb operations as governments fight virus

The world’s top metal producers are limiting their operations, dimming the supply outlook.

March 18, 2020

INTERVIEW: David Stein, president of Kuya Silver

Kuya Silver is a private mining company created to acquire the Bethania Silver mine in Central Peru.

March 18, 2020

Copper price meltdown sinks mining stocks

Copper price plunge accelerates – down nearly 9% Wednesday – as producers announce production and construction halts.

March 18, 2020

INTERVIEW: Augusto F. Cauti, vice minister of mines, government of Peru

In 2019, over $6.15 billion was invested into Peru’s mining sector.

March 18, 2020

Global copper production to grow 3% annually until 2029

Fitch analysts predict global copper mine production to increase by an average annual rate of 3.1% over 2020-2029, with total output rising from 20.3mnt to 26.8mnt over the same period.

March 18, 2020

Workers at BHP’s Escondida call for mine shutdown barring stricter safety measures

The union said its members were particularly exposed to the virus given the often tight quarters at mine facilities and frequent travel.

March 18, 2020

South America lockdown starting to hit base metals supplies

Analysts at Fastmarkets believe the extended closures and logistical jams could see supply of base metals produced in the region restricted.