Silvercorp Metals is slowing mining operations at its Ying and GC sites in China to complete required safety work and equipment upgrades, according to reports from Canadian outlets. The company plans to carry out the work during a downtime period expected to last about 50 days. The work is described as necessary for safety compliance and to improve or replace equipment used in operations. The company estimates the project’s cost at $5.5 million. The suspension is targeted to specific sites rather than a complete shutdown of the company’s activities. Overall, the reporting indicates the company is taking planned operational adjustments to address safety requirements and to ensure its mining infrastructure remains fit for continued production. The updates do not describe changes to longer-term production strategy beyond the near-term slowdown tied to the planned work.