Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Ganfeng

Mexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate with the Chinese lithium miner following its arbitration case over a disputed concession.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 9:44 am

Panama’s short-term economic outlook uncertain after mine closure, IMF says

Key risks to Panama's economy include a potential loss of…

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:13 am

Ganfeng sues Mexico over lithium permit cancellation

The Chinese lithium giant and two of its subsidiaries filed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 9:55 am

Beaty optimistic on Mexico ahead of cross-Canada bike trip to Greenstone mine opening

Mexico’s new leader is an improvement while Canada should be…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 21, 2024 | 3:13 pm

B2Gold slashes stake in Calibre Mining

The sale of 79 million shares earned $139 million and…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 21, 2024 | 8:21 am

Guanajuato Silver reports second-highest monthly output

In January, the company's mine operations generated 329,934 silver-equivalent ounces.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:18 am

Mexican president proposes ban on open-pit mining

AMLO presented a constitutional reform that prohibits open-pit mining.

Staff Writer | February 10, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says

The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 2:13 pm

Avino Silver & Gold reports improved economics for oxide tailing project in Mexico

The life of the project has increased by two years, the silver production has increased almost 3 million oz., and the gold production has more than doubled.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:06 am

First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash

The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November.

Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 9:37 am

Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices

The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the quarter, down 2% from a year earlier.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:32 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

First Quantum to sell 120,000 tons of copper in Panama mine

The miner said selling the copper concentrate is the best alternative to generate resources to cover the costs.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption.

Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm

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