Mexico and Central America Top Stories

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.

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines

The industry says such a move would be disastrous for…

Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 10:24 am

First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector

Tristan Pascall sees an opportunity to discuss the company's contribution…

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:23 am

Guanajuato Silver reports second-highest monthly output

In January, the company's mine operations generated 329,934 silver-equivalent ounces.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:18 am

Mexican president proposes ban on open-pit mining

AMLO presented a constitutional reform that prohibits open-pit mining.

Staff Writer | February 10, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Strike at Newmont’s Peñasquito hurting Mexico’s mining sector

The chamber of mines says the ongoing halt of Peñasquito will have a significant impact on Mexico's already-weak output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 4:49 am

GoGold Resources announces PEA for Los Ricos gold-silver project

Highlights of the PEA include an after-tax NPV of C$413 million with an after-tax IRR of 29%.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 8:43 am

Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study

Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor.

Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 5:10 am

Mexico’s Superior Agrarian Court orders case between Penmont, traditional Sonora landowners reopened

A ruling may force Penmont to return the resources extracted from the El Bajío ejido in Sonora.

Staff Writer | June 24, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities

As the value of mining industry mergers and acquisitions falls from last year’s high, some investors see divergent trends moderating conditions.

Colin McClelland | June 23, 2023 | 10:40 am

Newmont declares force majeure on Peñasquito deliveries

The contract clause has been applied to some customers and affects only certain mine products, Newmont said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2023 | 3:56 am

Mexican president pushes new labor minister to resolve Grupo Mexico conflict

Grupo Mexico recently clashed with Lopez Obrador over a railway concession and has several mines where production has stalled.

Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 1:32 pm

Grupo Mexico defends legality of San Martin mine operations after US labor complaint

Since operations resumed, the San Martin mining unit has received more than $105 million in investments.

Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 11:52 am

Business groups weigh in on recent mining developments in Panama

The Mining Chamber of Panama and the Chamber of Commerce entered the debate related to Cobre Panamá and Cerro Quema.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 2:24 pm

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