Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one of the biggest producers of salt in Latin America.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2024 | 5:54 pm

Consultation starts in Guatemala over future of Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

Operations were halted in 2017 when a claim brought by…

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

Vizsla Silver announces $22 million bought deal, shares down

Net proceeds of the financing will go towards the exploration,…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 11:17 am

First Quantum swings to fourth-quarter loss

The company reported a net loss of C$1.45 bln or…

Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 2:35 pm

Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa gold mine in Ontario

As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are…

Blair McBride | February 19, 2024 | 10:30 am

First Quantum says open to adjusting contract for Panama operations

The company said in a statement it will collaborate with the government to ensure the contract's approval.

Reuters | October 4, 2023 | 4:10 pm

Panama to withdraw proposed contract for First Quantum

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered near Panama's governmental offices in recent weeks to protest the contract.

Reuters | October 3, 2023 | 11:21 am

Argonaut Gold mulls Mexican asset sale to sharpen focus on flagship Magino mine in Ontario

The company is targeting commercial production at Magino by the end of the quarter.

Blair McBride | September 29, 2023 | 12:22 pm

Panama suspends debate for First Quantum’s new mining contract

Earlier this month, some members of Panama's congress visited First Quantum's copper mine to resolve doubts over the contract.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 11:39 am

Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations

Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 10:12 am

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.

Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am

US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 10:32 am

Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract

The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee.

Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 3:14 pm

Sierra Metals puts Cusi silver mine up for sale as it pivots to copper

Last year, the Cusi mine produced roughly 1.5 million silver-equivalent ounces.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 12:01 pm

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