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

South Africa lockdown to hit Anglo American output

Most of the company’s mines remain open, but with reduced workforce and production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 5:01 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

ESG issues limit US coal industry’s resistance to pandemic – report

The outlook for coal-fired power plants in the US has darkened over the past few months, Moody’s Investors Services said.

MINING.com Editor | March 26, 2020 | 4:00 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

South African gold shipments to London have been cut off

Rand Refinery, the continent’s only gold refiner, said it’s exploring back-up plans to meet its delivery commitments.

Bloomberg News | March 26, 2020 | 2:33 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

Fortuna resumes operations at San Jose mine

Blockade of the roads in the municipality which prevented access to the mine has been lifted.

Bruno Venditti | March 26, 2020 | 11:59 am

Global official gold reserves represent 17% of world’s stock

Central banks and supranational organizations such as the IMF currently hold 34,000 tonnes of gold.

Jackson Chen | March 26, 2020 | 11:04 am

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