Santacruz Silver reports death at Mexico mine

The fatality was due to a rockfall from a stope face, the Canadian miner said in a statement.

Reuters | September 15, 2023 | 2:58 pm

First Majestic gets into the minting business

Its First Mint facility will allow the miner to sell a larger portion of its silver production directly to shareholders and customers.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 5:57 am

Panama lawmakers to visit First Quantum mine amid contract debate

Authorities said they will take any findings from the visit into account to clear any doubts about the contract among lawmakers and the population and mull appropriate changes.

Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 5:11 pm

First Quantum reaches deal with Panama copper mine union, avoids strike

The worker's union had threatened on Thursday to stop work on Saturday, alleging an impasse in negotiation with the directors of Minera Panama.

Reuters | September 9, 2023 | 10:47 pm

Strike looms at First Quantum’s copper mine in Panama on impasse in wage talks

The negotiation remained stuck on disagreements over profit sharing and salary increase.

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2023 | 9:42 am

Fortuna discovers new vein at San Jose in Mexico after labour dispute raises costs

The new vein, named Yessi, has a geochemical signature indicating a potentially different phase of mineralization containing a higher gold to silver ratio and low levels of base metals.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 8:11 am

Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama

Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 7:03 am

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am

Strike at Mexico gold mine costs Newmont $3.7 million a day

The company pegged the financial impact of the dispute at its Penasquito mine at approximately $1 million in maintenance costs and $2.7 million a day in lost revenue.

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 1:11 pm

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