Unions at Chuquicamata mine approve new coronavirus measures
Mining News Pro - Chile’s state-run Codelco said on Friday unions at its Chuquicamata mine division had voted to implement a seven-day on, seven-day off shift schedule at the sprawling copper deposit in a bid to reduce worker exposure to the exploding coronavirus outbreak in the country’s mine-rich desert north.
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Vale can reopen Itabira after coronavirus measures
Mining News Pro - Brazilian iron ore miner Vale SA has received permission to reopen mines in the Itabira complex shuttered due to coronavirus concerns, the company said in a Wednesday filing, adding there was no change to its production guidance.
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BHP tightens coronavirus measures as staff fall ill
Mining News Pro - BHP has confirmed that a small number of its global staff have tested positive to coronavirus, all of whom are recovering well.
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Rio Tinto continues Pilbara operations under strict coronavirus measures
Mining News Pro - Rio Tinto has introduced strict measures at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia to combat the coronavirus, including redesigned rosters, social distancing and airport health checks.
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