Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is introducing new measures at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia to combat the coronavirus.

Nationwide lockdowns and restrictions on activity to contain the Covid-19 pandemic could reduce the supply of iron ore in the seaborne market by around 18 million tonnes this year, according to mining company Vale.

Anglo American is expecting a production impact of 2-3 million tonnes at its Kumba iron ore operations in 2020, following a decision to operate with around half of its workforce during a 21-day lockdown in South Africa that started this week.

Brazilian miner Vale is seeking alternatives to waste disposal at its Brucutu iron ore mine to produce at 80% capacity this year.

Business Standard reported that the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic has queered the pitch for seamless continuity in operations of 21 iron ore, manganese and chromite mines in Odisha.

Business Line reported tat Vedanta’s Sesa Goa Iron Ore has extended the shutdown of its operations for three more days, as per Goa government’s direction.

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