February 15, 2024 Strong metals and mining M&A activity set to remain over 2024 — report The industry saw a significant rise in M&A activity across metals and mining companies in 2023 driven by the global energy transition, a theme Fitch Solutions expects to continue.
February 15, 2024 Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines The industry says such a move would be disastrous for the sector, which fuels 2.5% of gross domestic product.
February 13, 2024 First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector Tristan Pascall sees an opportunity to discuss the company's contribution to Panama's economy ahead of the May election.
February 13, 2024 Guanajuato Silver reports second-highest monthly output In January, the company's mine operations generated 329,934 silver-equivalent ounces.
February 10, 2024 Mexican president proposes ban on open-pit mining AMLO presented a constitutional reform that prohibits open-pit mining.
February 6, 2024 Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value.
February 5, 2024 Avino Silver & Gold reports improved economics for oxide tailing project in Mexico The life of the project has increased by two years, the silver production has increased almost 3 million oz., and the gold production has more than doubled.
February 2, 2024 First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November.
February 2, 2024 Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the quarter, down 2% from a year earlier.
January 31, 2024 Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am