Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Bluestone stock folds as Guatemala challenges Cerro Blanco open-pit permit

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala is challenging the January permit amendment allowing the mining transition.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 17, 2024 | 3:27 pm

The Metals Company, SGS make world’s first cobalt sulphate from seafloor nodules

In April, TMC and SGS produced the world’s first nickel…

Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 10:37 am

Southern Silver study ups NPV, mine life for Cerro Las Minitas project in Mexico

The study forecasts an initial capex of $388 million and…

Blair McBride | June 10, 2024 | 10:01 am

Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners

A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several…

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 6:06 am

Calibre expects Q2 output drop after pit wall incident, maintains full-year guidance

The company currently anticipates Q2 2024 production to be between…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 11:17 am

First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine

Ongoing blockades have prevented the miner from receiving the supplies necessary to fulfill Cobre Panamá’s environmental stability and asset integrity measures.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 10, 2023 | 11:46 am

Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operations

Cobre Panama has requested government authorization to lay off more than 4,000 of its employees.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 9:55 am

Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions

Louis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001, is leading Alix Partners in advising Swiss company Solway on revamping governance at the Fenix complex.

Colin McClelland | December 4, 2023 | 10:00 am

First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers

The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 11:58 am

Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO

The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am

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Bluestone stock folds as Guatemala challenges Cerro Blanco open-pit permit

The Metals Company, SGS make world’s first cobalt sulphate from seafloor nodules

Southern Silver study ups NPV, mine life for Cerro Las Minitas project in Mexico

Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners

Calibre expects Q2 output drop after pit wall incident, maintains full-year guidance

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First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine

Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operations

Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions

First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers

Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash

Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus

First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine