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Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one of the biggest producers of salt in Latin America.

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 a human rights group alleged local Indigenous people’s right of consultation were violated in advance of granting the mining license.

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, drilling and development of its flagship Panuco silver-gold project.

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

First Quantum swings to fourth-quarter loss

The company reported a net loss of C$1.45 bln or C$2.09 per share.

Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 2:35 pm

Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa gold mine in Ontario

As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are open about hiring workers outside Canada to meet their needs.

Blair McBride | February 19, 2024 | 10:30 am

Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at sea

A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage.

Seaver Wang | February 16, 2024 | 4:10 pm

First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says

The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:01 am

Strong metals and mining M&A activity set to remain over 2024 — report

The industry saw a significant rise in M&A activity across metals and mining companies in 2023 driven by the global energy transition, a theme Fitch Solutions expects to continue.

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines

The industry says such a move would be disastrous for the sector, which fuels 2.5% of gross domestic product.

Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 10:24 am

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