- Harmony Gold (NYSE:HMY) says all nine of its underground mines in South Africa have ceased mining and are now on care and maintenance amid the country's 21-day lockdown due to the coronavirus.
- Harmony's Kalgold open-pit mining operation continues to mine and treat its ore at a reduced rate.
- The miner expects to produce only 650-700 kg of gold in the country during the lockdown, and all exploration and capital projects have been suspended.
- In Papua New Guinea, Harmony says Hidden Valley will continue to mine in line with its plan subject to any government directives in response to Covid-19.
- HMY -7.1% pre-market.