Dominican Republic creates state miner to explore for rare earthsThe Caribbean nation is home to Barrick Gold's Pueblo Viejo, the largest gold mine in Latin America.Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:43 pm
Oroco boosts economics at Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico to lead peersThe new PEA makes the project one of the world’s…Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | August 20, 2024 | 10:33 am
Proposal to ban open-pit mining advances in Mexican CongressLopez Obrador has criticized the mining contracts with private companies…Reuters | August 15, 2024 | 1:25 pm
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
E-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners but adoption is slow – report A new report by IDTechEx states that even though investing in e-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners, adoption is still in its nascent stages. Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am
ESG Watch: Why climate change is leaving mining firms between a rock and a hard place By 2050, the World Bank forecasts that demand for the metals and minerals used to produce the clean energy technologies will increase by almost 500%. Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 4:40 pm