Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Panama vows to talk to First Quantum in coming months on shuttered mine

Panama’s new president has said that the mine may need to be temporarily reopened in order to responsibly prepare for a permanent closure.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 12:41 pm

Mexico has ‘sufficient arguments’ to win Ganfeng dispute, says President-elect

Mexico President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence in her incoming government's…

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:31 am

Heliostar Metals stock gains on Mexican asset buys

Heliostar aims to reach production of more than 500,000 oz.…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 17, 2024 | 11:59 am

Mexico mining investment seen stable at $5 billion in 2024, says industry group

The 2023 investment level fell 5.8% from the previous year…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 3:01 pm

Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production

Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1…

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 11:42 am

First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector

Tristan Pascall sees an opportunity to discuss the company's contribution to Panama's economy ahead of the May election.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:23 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

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