Looks like some of the miners consider themselves non-essential and are suspending operations. Capstone is one of my juniors, and I don't like that, but, so far, it's only for short while.
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VANCOUVER, May 1 /CNW/ - Capstone Mining Corporation (CS: TSX) today reported that, in accordance with a Presidential Decree, that it will cease operations at its Cozamin Mine in Zacatecas from May 1 to May 5, 2009, with normal operations resuming on May 6, 2009. The Presidential Decree orders all non-essential government and private sector activities to be suspended for this period, except for essential services and those needed to help fight the swine flu pandemic.