Mexican union wants mining operations to resume in May

The Confederation of Mexican Workers asked the federal government to include mining in its list of ‘essential services.’

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 2:10 pm

First Quantum to evacuate 800 people from Cobre Panamá mine

Some 2,000 people were stuck at the mining complex when it entered into lockdown due to covid-19.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 12:20 pm

Never mind the bumpy ride. Emerging-market investors are back

Gains in coming days would extend the advances of the past two weeks, spurred by optimism of a coronavirus treatment and the prospect of a staggered reopening of the U.S. economy.

Bloomberg News | April 19, 2020 | 9:12 am

INTERVIEW: Gonzalo Covarrubias general manager WSP

WSP has acquired nine companies in 2019.

Global Business Reports | April 18, 2020 | 11:54 am

Mining projects to slow further in Q2 2020

GlobalData reported the progress of 35 mines under construction globally was disrupted due to lockdowns.

MINING.com Editor | April 17, 2020 | 1:28 pm

INTERVIEW: Adolfo Vera CEO, Southern Peaks

Company experienced challenges in 2019, one of which was the delay in obtaining a permit to expand capacity at Condestable.

Global Business Reports | April 17, 2020 | 11:43 am

Coronavirus distress is M&A opportunity for Rio, rivals

After years of buying at the peak of the economic cycle and selling in the trough, the world’s big diggers could do the reverse.

Bloomberg Opinion | April 17, 2020 | 11:08 am

Zinc supply cuts outstripped by demand destruction from coronavirus

BMO estimates global zinc demand will fall by about 6% this year.

Reuters | April 17, 2020 | 10:11 am

Newmont to reopen some Canadian, South American mines in ‘days or weeks’

Authorities in Buenos Aires and Quebec have lifted restrictions around mining which they have deemed as an “essential service”.

Reuters | April 17, 2020 | 9:12 am

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