December 23, 2024 El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban president called ‘absurd’ El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban all forms of metals mining in 2017.
December 22, 2024 El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.
December 22, 2024 Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.
December 19, 2024 Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine Environmentalists as well as mining companies had raised concerns over risks from leaving the copper on site.
December 18, 2024 Torex Gold’s mining suspension in Mexico lifted Torex's 2024 production forecast remains intact, with the company tracking towards the lower end of the 450,000-470,000 oz. guidance range.
December 16, 2024 Sierra Metals shares jump on takeover offer from Peruvian firm The offer will be priced at C$0.85 per share, which is a 10% premium over Sierra Metals' closing price of C$0.77 on the TSX last Friday.
December 12, 2024 Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding cyber-physical systems.
December 12, 2024 Heliostar plans for January restart of La Colorada mine in Mexico La Colorada is currently producing gold through residual leaching after its previous operator stopped mining in late 2023.
December 12, 2024 Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.
December 11, 2024 Newmont optimistic about talks with Mexico on mining royalties Miner's Mexican division said on Wednesday it sees an "openness for dialogue" from the Mexican government.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
