Fears rise for illegal South African miners hiding underground in virus lockdown
Mining News Pro - At least 100 illegal gold miners in South Africa are hiding underground, too scared to surface with police on patrol to enforce the coronavirus lockdown, according to industry sources.
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Top platinum miners declare force majeure after coronavirus lockdown
Mining News Pro - The world’s largest platinum producers Anglo American Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater and Impala Platinum have declared force majeure on contracts after a three-week national lockdown forced operations to close.
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Namibia suspends mining operations as coronavirus lockdown takes effect
Mining News Pro - Namibia on Saturday ordered mining companies to cease operations for three weeks as the country entered its first day of a partial lockdown and stepped up measures to curb coronavirus infections which currently stand at eight people.
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South African mining braces for coronavirus lockdown
Mining News Pro - South African mining companies are bracing for a heavy hit from the country’s looming nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus, warning of an expected leap in costs in addition to their lost output.
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South Africa orders mines to close in 21-day virus lockdown
Mining News Pro - South Africa will close its mines for an unprecedented 21 days as part of a nationwide lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a race to contain the coronavirus.
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South Africa orders mines to close in 21-day virus lockdown
Mining News Pro - South Africa will close its mines for an unprecedented 21 days as part of a nationwide lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a race to contain the coronavirus.
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