In its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Mexico federal government has mandated all nonessential businesses, including mining, to suspend operations until April 30.
The declaration was made after Mexico’s confirmed cases surpassed 1 000, with deaths now at 37.
It is understood that mining operations deemed to be essential would continue during the health crisis. Toronto-listed Argonaut Gold has confirmed that it is suspending mining, crushing and stacking activities, but given that it operated heap leach mines, metal production and metal sales will continue during the suspension.