Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operationsCobre Panama has requested government authorization to lay off more than 4,000 of its employees.Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 9:55 am
Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctionsLouis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001,…Colin McClelland | December 4, 2023 | 10:00 am
Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEOThe company has notified buyers it will not be able…Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm
First Quantum resumes operations at Panama copper mine Miner suspended ore processing operations on Feb. 23 after a Panama government order halted its loading permissions at the port. Reuters | March 15, 2023 | 2:35 pm
Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon. Reuters | March 11, 2023 | 6:25 pm
Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 11:20 am
Mexico’s mining association signs onto MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining Camimex joins 11 other mining associations around the world, the fifth in Latin America. Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 7:34 am
Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am
Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 5:59 am
Agnico Eagle CEO mulls move to go big or get small in Australia Agnico has never been a company that “pounds our chest on size and getting bigger for the sake of getting bigger,” CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 9:58 am
Panama president says First Quantum talks in ‘final stretch’ "There is only one point that is currently pending and we hope it will be resolved as soon as possible", he said. Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 6:22 pm
Advance Lithium in joint venture talks with Mexico’s national lithium company Advance Lithium has a group of lithium and potassium salars/salt lakes in central Mexico. Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 10:12 am