A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits.

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed cases against Mexico before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Excellon's two board members have resigned after the mine seller unexpectedly sent it a notice terminating the transaction.

In the first half of 2023, the miner had up to 19 active drill rigs and completed a total of 78,973 metres of drilling in Mexico and the US.

The first phase of drilling follows the corridor lighting up as prospective during the 2022 geophysical survey, which at least one analyst notes could add significant resource growth potential.

Heliostar acquired the Ana Paula project from Argonaut Gold for $30 million in March.