Mexico and Central America Top Stories

US asks Mexico to conduct review of workers’ rights at Tizapa mine

Los Mineros labor union alleges Industrias Peñoles violated workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights at the company's mine in Zacazonapan.

Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 12:50 pm

Aura Minerals shares gain as miner ups gold reserves nearly 24%

The Central and South America-focused company says it added 2.4…

Henry Lazenby | April 2, 2024 | 2:55 pm

First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility

Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be…

Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 5:11 am

Mako Mining expands into South America with deal to acquire Goldsource

This acquisition, says Mako, creates a "clear path to over…

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:34 am

Calibre raising $74m to advance projects in Canada, US and Nicaragua

Chief among Calibre’s projects is the wholly owned Valentine open…

Staff Writer | March 20, 2024 | 11:00 am

Mexican president exhorts American company to settle after mine closure

Andrés Manuel López Obrador repeated his accusations against Vulcan Materials for allegedly causing an environmental disaster in Quintana Roo.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 7, 2023 | 1:38 pm

Pan American Silver suspends operations at La Colorada following armed robbery

There were no physical injuries to personnel in connection with the incident.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2023 | 9:57 am

Strike at Newmont’s Peñaquito mine ends with 8% pay raise

Agreement ends a four-month-long strike at Mexico’s largest gold mine, which cost Newmont millions of dollars a day.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2023 | 3:50 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

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