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MANAGEMENT
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Owner Cameco cited increased risk from pandemic for putting operation on care and maintenance.
15 December 2020
MANAGEMENT
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Mine expected to ramp up to full production through December
26 October 2020
MANAGEMENT
No more COVID idles, says First Quantum
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18 September 2020
MANAGEMENT
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Bolivian mine closes for second time after seeing spread of pandemic.
27 August 2020
MANAGEMENT
Pan American halts Huaron, Morococha
Miners at both mines have tested positive for COVID-19.
20 July 2020
MANAGEMENT
Ramaco shifts down at Berwind
Coal miner cited the subdued met coal market as reason for the decision.
14 July 2020
MANAGEMENT
Contura idling one mine, selling another in Appalachia
US miner cited "especially adverse market conditions" as the reason for decisions for both mines.
25 June 2020
COVID-19
Mines restarting in Mexico
With pandemic stoppage period ending, mines are resuming work
29 May 2020
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