“As with Island Gold, operations at Mulatos will be ramped up in a safe manner. To date, we have not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19 among any of our employees or contractors. We continue to follow strict protocols across our operations with our foremost priority being to protect the health and safety of our employees, their families, and our local communities,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“I am very proud of the way our team at Cozamin has handled the difficult challenges posed by COVID-19,” said Darren Pylot, President & CEO of Capstone. “The rigorous safety controls and prevention measures put in place earlier this year will continue to be our top priority as the site returns to full operations. Over the past six weeks, some reduced mining and milling activities took place, which will allow for a safe and efficient ramp-up to full operating levels within two weeks. As a result, we expect there to be minimal impact on our guidance.”

Fred Stanford, President & CEO of Torex, stated: “We have continued our active engagement with local communities during the national suspension of non-essential businesses. The members of these communities have encouraged us to restart operations as quickly as possible. With the Government lifting the suspension decree for mining as of May 18th, mobilization for a full restart of operations will begin immediately.”

Consolidated Zinc Limited advises that the Mexican Government has instructed that all mining is to be considered an essential service, allowing the Plomosas mine and Aldama concentrator to re-commence operations from 18 May 2020.