Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for the Velardeña properties, which may include a sale.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 8:55 am

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's…

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one…

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

Newmont ‘reviewing’ Mexico investments as worker strike drags on

A workers’ strike at the country’s largest bullion mine now in its third month.

Bloomberg News | August 18, 2023 | 3:59 pm

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Mexican mining chamber calls for end to strike at Newmont gold mine

Mexico's Camimex mining chamber called for authorities to help find a solution to a strike at the major Penasquito gold mine.

Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 10:36 am

RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects

Junior miners are piling into the lithium market with competing new projects and the US state of Nevada is the emerging hotspot.

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2023 | 2:17 pm

Mexican authorities still not able to recover bodies of 10 miners killed a year ago in Coahuila

Relatives of the victims of a coal mining accident that took place a year ago in Coahuila are falling into despair.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 11:28 am

Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute

A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 11:29 am

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:36 am

Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed cases against Mexico before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Reuters | July 23, 2023 | 8:32 am

Excellon Resources acquisition of La Negra falls through

Excellon's two board members have resigned after the mine seller unexpectedly sent it a notice terminating the transaction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2023 | 4:03 am

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