Four of the world’s largest miners said they are closing production or slowing project construction, as fallout from the coronavirus pandemic reaches beyond the sector’s share prices to some of its most-isolated mines. As with other sectors, investors have dumped mining shares amid expectations the pandemic will substantially diminish global growth and demand for resources. But the mining industry is unique in that its main assets and people are typically in very remote areas, presenting it with distinctive challenges.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 17, 2020 17:26 UTC