Namibia suspends mining operations as coronavirus lockdown takes effect On Saturday, the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters | March 28, 2020 | 6:52 pm
Seabridge reports net loss for 2019 The company posted a net loss of $11.6 million in 2019, compared to a loss of $19.9 million in 2018. MINING.com Editor | March 27, 2020 | 3:13 pm
Gold stranded by coronavirus may travel on chartered flights Suppliers are in talks to use chartered or cargo flights to transport the precious metal. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2020 | 3:07 pm
So much for the miners’ rally… Silver and mining stocks are likely to decline much more than gold. Przemyslaw Radomski - Sunshine Profits | March 27, 2020 | 12:40 pm
Polyus to launch covid-19 response fund in Russia A portion of the fund will be allocated to the Magadan region and Yakutia, Polyus’ principal regions of operations. Bruno Venditti | March 27, 2020 | 11:47 am
Sprott increases stake in Orefinders Sprott became a shareholder in February. MINING.com Editor | March 27, 2020 | 11:35 am
AngloGold Ashanti cuts spending, suspends output guidance The company said current shutdowns would reduce its output by 30,000–40,000 ounces this year. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:32 am
Despite shutdowns, there’s enough gold refining to meet demand — LBMA Refiners, shippers and banks are working to make sure the metal can be transported. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 5:37 am
MAS Gold reports maiden resource for North Lake Additional drilling and supporting work is planned for this year for North Lake. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 26, 2020 | 4:25 pm