Covid-19 and Mining industry

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2020-5-10-18

V.B. Kondratiev

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the commodity markets and mining industry around the world in different ways. Mining company’s operations have been hit by coronavirus outbreaks and government-mandated production stops. Demand for many commodities remains low. This paper examines the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future commodity demand, mining prospects, as well as tactical and strategic steps by mining companies to overcome the current crisis quickly and effectively.

Keywords: Covid-19, mining industry, commodity markets

Russian Mining Industry №5 / 2020, р.10-18