MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

First-quarter production was within guidance and the Jacobina, El Peñón, and Minera Florida mines all exceeded their production targets.

The property is located in the Tonopah District, an epithermal precious metal deposit of the quartz-adularia type.

Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus and PAMP were shut by a local government order on March 20, 2020.

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

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.

The gold stocks have been in a bull market since January 2016, but understanding March 2020’s chaos begins in September 2018.

Physical bullion markets in major Asian hubs saw a sharp divide this week with some regions seeing a surge in demand, while others grappled with strained supply.