Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for the Velardeña properties, which may include a sale.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 8:55 am

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's…

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one…

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2024 | 5:54 pm

Consultation starts in Guatemala over future of Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

Operations were halted in 2017 when a claim brought by…

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

Vizsla Silver announces $22 million bought deal, shares down

Net proceeds of the financing will go towards the exploration,…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 11:17 am

First Quantum plans maintenance for Panama copper mine amid protests

Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24.

Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 8:07 am

Coeur fills ‘strategic gap’ at Palmarejo complex with purchase of Fresnillo concessions

Once complete, Coeur's landholdings outside the gold stream-encumbered areas will increase by nearly 20%.

Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 9:27 am

Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woes

The Canadian firm has a streaming deal with First Quantum’s local unit Minera Panama covering the giant Cobre Panama copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 7:17 am

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 3:26 am

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2023 | 10:54 am

Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says

The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week

Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2023 | 1:51 pm

Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production

Global mined silver production will fall 2% to 820 million ounces this year due to lower output from operations in the two countries.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:52 am

First Quantum, union reach deals on salaries as protests block mine access

Protests have raged for weeks against First Quantum's contract for a $10 billion copper mine.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 4:15 pm

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