Mining

As a result of separate actions by the Premier of Quebec and the President of South Africa to contain the spread of COVID-19, Rio Tinto has decided to slow down some of its operations.

Mexus Gold US has announced that its operating costs are lower than expected and confirms a positive cash flow has been obtained.

Kaizen Discovery Inc. has recently announced that it is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and is prepared for the potential short-term impacts.

Great Panther Mining Ltd has announced that it has been closely monitoring the latest developments of the novel coronavirus.

Komatsu has released a statement on its response to COVID-19.

Lundin Gold Inc. announced that the it is temporarily suspending operations at its Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador.

Of the US’s 13 000 mining operations, none met the screening criteria for a Pattern of Violations, a tool used by the US Department of Labour’s Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has recently announced that the Peruvian government has issued a Supreme Decree and declaration of a National Emergency.

SouthGobi Resources Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jianmin Bao as a non-executive director of the company.

Monument Mining Limited has announced that the company will suspend operations at its Selinsing Gold Mine from 18 - 31 March 2020.

Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential closure or other alternatives for its operations in Vereeniging, South Africa.

TOMRA’S XRT sensor-based ore sorting is a technology in physical separation that has proved effective in mining operations for a variety of minerals, including chrome.

Mexus Gold US looks to expand operations at its Santa Elena mine in Caborca, Mexico following daily gold production.

Rio Tinto is working with the Government of Mongolia to ensure Oyu Tolgoi is operating in accordance with the restrictions the Mongolian authorities have put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Lundin Mining Corporation has announced the company and each of its operations are continuing to manage and respond to COVID-19.