Mexico and Central America Top Stories

TMC shares surge as support for deep sea mining grows ahead of Trump presidency

Several nominees for positions in the president-elect’s administration have previously voiced support for ocean mining.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 8:59 am

Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic

The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 10, 2025 | 1:48 pm

JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says

Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America,…

Northern Miner Staff | January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm

Torex Gold meets 2024 guidance while prepping Media Luna in Mexico

The Toronto-based company produced 452,523 oz. gold last year, it…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 9, 2025 | 12:50 pm

Panama opens public consultation on First Quantum mine

Audit aims to assess the feasibility of temporarily reopening Cobre…

Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 8:33 am

Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

Northern Miner Staff | December 31, 2024 | 9:38 am

Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.

Rob Karpati | December 31, 2024 | 9:00 am

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth.

Christopher Williams | December 26, 2024 | 6:30 am

Infographic: How global gold production has evolved since 1993

The biggest change over three decades is China becoming the number one producer, as its output has more than tripled.

Blair McBride- The Northern Miner | December 25, 2024 | 10:00 pm

El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban president called ‘absurd’

El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban all forms of metals mining in 2017.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 3:55 pm

El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban

In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.

Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 9:22 am

Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

Northern Miner Staff | December 22, 2024 | 8:05 am

Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine

Environmentalists as well as mining companies had raised concerns over risks from leaving the copper on site.

Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 10:31 am

Torex Gold’s mining suspension in Mexico lifted

Torex's 2024 production forecast remains intact, with the company tracking towards the lower end of the 450,000-470,000 oz. guidance range.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 8:54 am

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