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MANAGEMENT

High power prices shutter European plants

High electricity prices are being blamed for the decision to shutter smelters throughout Europe.

18 August 2022

PROCESSING

Amplats shuts down ACP Phase B for rebuild

Plant has suffered series of water leaks.

06 November 2020

POWER

Mt. Holly smelter issues layoff warning

South Carolina, US facility eyeing closure if power deal cannot be found

21 October 2020

MANAGEMENT

San Cristóbal mine closed again due to COVID-19

Bolivian mine closes for second time after seeing spread of pandemic.

27 August 2020

COVID-19

Mines restarting in Mexico

With pandemic stoppage period ending, mines are resuming work

29 May 2020

COVID-19

Lynas shuts down LAMP facility

Lynas Corp has been forced to shut down its LAMP facility in Malaysia

23 March 2020

MANAGEMENT

Two shafts idled at Zambia copper mine

Operator Mopani said shutdowns were planned

16 August 2019

MANAGEMENT

Monadelphous to service BHP's Pilbara operations

Monadelphous won a contract with BHP for the provision of general maintenance services

03 October 2018

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