Australia’s iron ore giants push workers to stay at mine sites to escape coronavirus Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are moving workers who would usually commute from major cities to stay on site for a minimum of two weeks. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 10:00 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
Amplats continues repairs on processing facilities despite lockdown Repairs to continue on the Anglo Converter Plant after water was detected in the furnace. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:45 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
Aluminium surplus to balloon as producers resist output cuts Wood Mackenzie expects to see a surplus of at least 1.5 million tonnes this year. Reuters | March 27, 2020 | 9:26 am
Petra Diamonds halts 2020 production target Facing a 21-day lockdown due to covid-19, the miner withdrew its full year production outlook of 3.8 million carats. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 7:20 am
Zen scales up graphene production The Canadian company announced that, while eliminating non-core activities due to the covid-19 pandemic, scaling up the manufacturing of products based on its trademarked Albany Pure Graphene. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 27, 2020 | 6:15 am
Australian gas companies explore renewable hydrogen market Four major gas producers and distributors are asking the international hydrogen supply chain for advice. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 27, 2020 | 6:10 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