CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

S&P Global Market Intelligence in a new report tallies the impact of these mine closures, showing Africa and the Americas hardest hit in terms of the number of suspended operations. South Africa had closed 54 mines as at the end of last week, the US shut 42 and Mexico and Canada 29 and 28 apiece. In total, production at 260 mines in 33 countries has been halted since early March. Production data as of 23 April 2020. The most affected commodity in terms of the percentage of annual output suspended is uranium – with nearly 12% at 21 mines affected. Closures at 12 platinum mines have affected 3.3% of output over the period, while 100 silver- producing mine closures have already impacted 2.4% of global annual production. S&P Global points out, however, that at-risk production has started to level off with the notable exception of platinum – four mines were added to the at-risk category last week. The US-based mining analytics firm cautions that it is “too early in the pandemic’s spread to fully quantify impacts on the supply of commodities”: Miners are making additional announcements daily, companies continue to withdraw 2020 guidance in light of the uncertainties, extensions to many suspensions are likely, and limited disruptions at certain mines may not even impact full-year production.source: Mining.com

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

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