Mexico and Central America Top Stories

A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 4:28 pm

First Majestic discovers gold-silver veins at Ermitaño in Mexico

Crews discovered the Navidad system during exploration to test the…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 30, 2024 | 9:02 am

Video: ‘Big bang’ in commodity demand set to lift miners, Prins says

Global geopolitical and energy transformations are driving an increased demand…

Northern Miner Staff | July 29, 2024 | 3:05 pm

Luca Mining completes Mexico gold mine build

Commercial production is scheduled for September, the company said.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2024 | 11:00 am

Sierra Madre accelerates restart of Mexico silver mine

The Guitarra underground mine was in operations between 2015-2018, producing…

Staff Writer | July 24, 2024 | 3:34 pm

First Quantum seeks ‘dialogue’ with new Panama president over disputed copper mine

Panama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president.

Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 6:53 am

Vote counting begins in Panama presidential race focused on economy, corruption

Lawmakers across different parties who backed a contract with First Quantum Minerals have faced a backlash that could hurt their support.

Reuters | May 5, 2024 | 10:30 am

Underwater power play for metals in full swing

The International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is hashing out the world’s first underwater mining code.

Alisha Hiyate | May 3, 2024 | 6:24 am

Barrick Gold beats estimates for quarterly profit, enters JV in Jamaica

Barrick's gold production fell to 940,000 ounces in the quarter, but average realized gold prices rose to $2,075.

Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 5:35 am

Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine

The US had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights abuses at a Grupo Mexico mine in the central state of Zacatecas.

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Southern Copper’s output seen above 1 million tonnes in 2027

The company also edged up its forecasts for this year, predicting output of 949,000 tons.

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 3:09 pm

Panama completes process of mining concession cancellations

The law was passed in November 2023 in response to the protests against First Quantum Minerals' new contract.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 7:45 am

Grupo Mexico posts 16% drop in Q1 net profit as metals prices fall

Earnings were lower copper, molybdenum and zinc prices.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 8:39 am

First Quantum could remove copper from Panama mine after election, CEO says

Panama goes to polls in May this year.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 7:01 am

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