CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit. Frik Els | April 30, 2020 | 2:25 pm
Nornickel draws on credit lines to build cash buffer Earlier, the company reported a fall in first quarter palladium and nickel output. Reuters | April 30, 2020 | 8:59 am
Implats cuts output guidance as coronavirus weighs Company expects annual refined production of between 2.6 million and 2.9 million ounces this year. Reuters | April 30, 2020 | 8:20 am
The impact of critical minerals on national security Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security? Visual Capitalist | April 29, 2020 | 9:45 am
Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report Nearly two-thirds of global silver production is still on hold. MINING.com Editor | April 28, 2020 | 4:10 pm
Scotiabank to close its metals business Scotia was for years the world’s biggest lender to the physical precious metals industry. Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 11:17 am
World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines. Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 10:08 am
S. Africa mining firms work together against covid-19 as mines reopen companies are setting up shared quarantine facilities for miners testing positive for covid-19 and are discussing other ways to cooperate. Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 9:47 am
Ivanhoe’s Kakula mine advances ahead of schedule More than 8 miles of underground development is now completed, 3 miles ahead of schedule. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2020 | 8:12 am
