Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am

Panama GDP growth expected to slow in 2024 on First Quantum mine closure, IMF says

The closure of the Cobre Panama mine entails the permanent…

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:40 am

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for…

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 8:55 am

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's…

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends

Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 3:52 am

Mexico govt blames Grupo Mexico for 2014 toxic spill, wants new cleanup plan

The spill pumped 40,000 cubic meters of toxic mining acid into the Bacanuchi river in Mexico's northern Sonora state.

Reuters | October 13, 2023 | 9:09 am

Volcanic Gold shares rise on Guatemala Mila discovery

The Volcanic team discovered significant concentrations of bonanza-grade and visible gold within a 250 x 570-metre zone, at the prospect, notably in quartz veins.

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 3:57 pm