Mine closure impact on global copper supply – report Copper price collapse and containment measures are posing a significant risk to global copper mine supply, says Wood Mackenzie. MINING.com Editor | March 27, 2020 | 3:03 pm
Aurubis plant in Italy closed as coronavirus shutters economy Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis said its operations in Italy had been closed for a week. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 2:01 pm
Vedanta CEO resigns; zinc unit head named interim chief Vedanta has been looking to expand its zinc, silver and oil and gas business. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 10:19 am
Bolivia’s largest mine suspends operations as virus controls tighten The San Cristóbal mine, located near the border with Chile, has suspended operations. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 10:06 am
Gap between no. 1 and 2 copper miners widens as Codelco output drops 5.3% The Chilean miner churned out 1.588 million tonnes of copper last year, while BHP mined 1.749 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 9:56 am
Freeport-McMoRan in talks to allow limited operations at Peru’s Cerro Verde mine The mine was temporarily transitioned to a care and maintenance status on March 16 after the Peruvian government declared a 15-day emergency to battle the coronavirus. Reuters | March 26, 2020 | 5:06 pm
Worldwide mining disruptions On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and mines are being placed on temporary care and maintenance. MINING.com Editor | March 26, 2020 | 3:01 pm
Northern Dynasty’s Pebble permit decision unaffected by covid-19 precautions The company is still targeting a federal permit decision by mid-2020. Jackson Chen | March 26, 2020 | 1:31 pm
Centerra reports net loss for 2019, declares dividend The miner said it has experienced no operating or production disruptions nor any supply chain interruptions or impact due to covid-19. Bruno Venditti | March 26, 2020 | 11:52 am