Mine shutdowns plague metals even as some slowly return to work The fallout is difficult to quantify as countries extend, revise or relax measures to contain the crisis. Bloomberg News | April 23, 2020 | 9:32 am
Amplats targets $211 million in savings to offset lockdown losses The company has suffered a 7% drop in first-quarter output of platinum group metals. Reuters | April 23, 2020 | 8:11 am
Sibanye-Stillwater pulls 2020 outlook, to resume South African ops The firm said it would resume gold and platinum operations in South Africa in the next two weeks. Reuters | April 23, 2020 | 8:04 am
Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth. Northern Miner Staff | April 20, 2020 | 7:32 pm
Wheaton launches $5 million covid-19 support fund The fund is designed to meet the immediate needs of the communities in which the company operates. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 12:47 pm
Canadian Palladium’s Ontario drill campaign in yields positive results The Vancouver-based company was able to complete 10 drill holes prior to shutting down due to the covid-19 pandemic. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 6:15 am
Implats plans gradual return to operation after regulations eased The platinum miner said it had been in consultations with the mines ministry to bring some non-essential workers gradually back to work. Reuters | April 17, 2020 | 8:16 am
Gold’s powerful rally brings $1,800 into view Gold extended its rally to hit the highest in more than seven years. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2020 | 8:23 am
Sibanye board donates portion of salaries to fight covid-19 in South Africa The decision follows a similar move by president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 14, 2020 | 6:30 am
