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Freeport-McMoRan Issues Statement On Government Declaration Of National Emergency In Peru

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced today that the Peruvian Government has issued a Supreme Decree and declaration of a National Emergency in its efforts to contain the outbreak of COVID-19. To comply with the Government’s requirements, Cerro Verde has temporarily transitioned to a care and maintenance status for a 15-day period which commenced on March 16, 2020.

Sierra Metals Announces a Temporary 15-Day Suspension of Its Yauricocha Mining Operations in Accordance With the Government Declaration of a State of Emergency to Contain the Advancement of the COVID-19 Virus in Peru

Igor Gonzales, President, and CEO of Sierra Metals, commented, “We take the safety of our employees very seriously and have complied with the Government’s requests. We have sent 470 staff home from the Mine, while an emergency staff of 150 remain at the site. Management continues to follow the recommendations provided by the World Health Organization and Peruvian Health Authorities. We continue to monitor and seek clarity on the situation and will update shareholders and the Market further as things progress.”

Torex Gold: Managing The Risks Associated With COVID-19

“Social distancing and health education play a key role in our effort to protect employees and surrounding communities. At the corporate office, we have taken the pragmatic action of having employees work from home. At the operation, we have stopped international travelers from coming to site. Social distancing efforts at site are being implemented, which includes isolating delivery drivers. Aggressive cleaning of communal areas has also been ramped up. Education initiatives on infection prevention have been extended to the surrounding communities.

Avino Responds to COVID-19 Related Market Uncertainty

David Wolfin, President and CEO commented, “This is a wildly unprecedented time, and we would like to ensure our shareholders, stakeholders, and entire work force that operations continue as normal as we monitor the situation daily. The mine site has restricted external visitors and we have had no one at the mine-site test positive for COVID-19. Most of our mine workers come from the local communities surrounding the property where movement of themselves and their families is limited. In addition, we have two medical doctors at site monitoring and educating our labour force and employees daily.”

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