Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.

The mining and transport company reported a profit of $1.04 billion for the final three months of 2022.

Panama's government and First Quantum are negotiating a contract for the operations of the Cobre Panama mine.

Alamos is concentrating on expansion this year with drilling planned on three new targets.

Once again, Northern Dynasty's Pebble project located near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska takes first place.

The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life.

Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, recently initiated legal proceedings to contest and revoke the annulment of the EIA.

The indicated mineral resource rose to 7.5 million tonnes grading 243 g/t silver, 2.12 g/t gold, 0.23% lead and 0.71% zinc.