International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists

Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Grupo Mexico weighs bid for First Quantum’s Spanish mine

First Quantum initiated a process to sell its Las Cruces mine in southern Spain in December after the sudden closure of the Cobre Panama mine.

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2024 | 8:52 am

First Quantum to present initial preservation plan for Panama copper mine

The Cobre Panama project was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional.

Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 1:32 pm

Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine

While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 2:19 pm

Calibre posts record annual gold production, exceeding 2023 guidance

Looking ahead, the company is expecting its gold production to fall between 275,000 and 300,000 oz. in 2024.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 8:47 am

Avino gets community ok to develop La Preciosa

La Preciosa hosts one of Mexico's largest undeveloped primary silver resources and is located about 19km from the company's Avino mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 5:58 am

Vizsla boosts grade to 289 g/t silver, 88.2 million oz. contained silver for Panuco project in Mexico

Resources in both the indicated and inferred categories have increased by 48.7%.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 10:35 am

First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine

The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 11:10 am

Workers at First Quantum’s shuttered Panama mine warn of threat to ‘invade’ site

The miners' union expressed concern about the construction workers' plans to force their way into the mine on Jan. 9.

Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:17 am

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