Poland allows PGE to extend brown coal production in Turow PGE says that extending the operations will help to increase national security of electricity supplies. Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 11:14 am
First Quantum eyes Cobre Panama stake sale The Canadian miner is studying options to maintain control. Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 11:04 am
Vale to draw $5 billion from credit lines, help suppliers Vale said it will pay more than 1,000 suppliers before they are due to help the companies deal with the sharp fall in economic activity. Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 8:52 am
South African mining braces for coronavirus lockdown President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday imposed a 21-day lockdown. Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 8:25 am
First Quantum sees slower ramp-up at Panama mine after workers contract coronavirus Miner maintained its production guidance for the year but said it would temporarily cut pay for certain senior staff by 20%. Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 5:00 am
Virus control measures to hit Rio Tinto operations in South Africa, Canada Production at its Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa will be halted on Thursday for 21 days. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 3:39 pm
China Moly to isolate TFM copper mine in Congo Isolation beginning at noon on Tuesday in response to the coronavirus. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 3:20 pm
Codelco says copper price fall puts projects “at risk” Last week Codelco said it would slow production to a level of "operational continuity" for a period of 15 days. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 10:36 am
Vale to halt work at Malaysia terminal Company said it does not expect the decision to affect full-year production and sales. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 9:18 am
Three Swiss gold refineries suspend production due to virus threat The refineries are in the Swiss canton of Ticino bordering Italy. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 9:17 am
Sibanye-Stillwater cuts US workers in response to virus The cut-back will temporarily affect growth and delay its Montana-based Blitz project. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 9:07 am
China to limit new tailings dams to reduce safety, environmental risks Local governments are also asked to cap the number of existing tailings dams within their region. Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 8:56 am