Buffalo not halting operations in South Africa The company said it has increased safety-hygiene measures but closures have not been decided. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 19, 2020 | 6:15 am
Codelco to cut operations as coronavirus spreads The Chilean copper producer said it would maintain "operational continuity" for 15 days. Reuters | March 18, 2020 | 3:50 pm
Rio halts Kennecott operations after earthquake Damage was limited at the 100-year-old open-pit mine and no-one was hurt. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 18, 2020 | 3:37 pm
Gold volatility surges to most since 2008 on global market spasm The CBOE Gold ETF Volatility Index has more than doubled over the past six sessions. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2020 | 2:49 pm
Top metal miners curb operations as governments fight virus The world’s top metal producers are limiting their operations, dimming the supply outlook. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2020 | 1:59 pm
First Cobalt says refinery expansion study in final stages First Cobalt plans to initially recommission the refinery in partnership with Glencore in Q4. MINING.com Editor | March 18, 2020 | 1:37 pm
From using drones to stockpiling cyanide, miners keep digging amid pandemic The outbreak has begun to surface across the mining industry. Reuters | March 18, 2020 | 1:10 pm
Kinross gold mine in Russia on lockdown after coronavirus suspected Two workers at the Kupol mine were hospitalized, awaiting the results of their coronavirus tests. Reuters | March 18, 2020 | 12:49 pm
Copper price meltdown sinks mining stocks Copper price plunge accelerates – down nearly 9% Wednesday – as producers announce production and construction halts. Frik Els | March 18, 2020 | 12:39 pm
