Greenpeace Mexico launches campaign against deep-sea mining

The international NGO says article 20 of Mexico’s new Mining Law forbids deep-sea mining in Mexican waters and that the country should push for a global moratorium.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 11, 2023 | 8:30 am

Newmont suspends operations at Peñasquito mine in Mexico

The operations were suspended in response to a labor strike notice.

Reuters | June 8, 2023 | 1:15 pm

Golden Minerals plans to restart Velardeña operations, but needs cash first

The decision to begin operations again at Velardeña was primarily based on vastly improved sales terms it has secured for the gold-rich pyrite concentrate.

Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 10:00 am

MAG Silver’s Juanicipio project in Mexico enters commercial production

The underground mine, located in the Fresnillo silver trend of Mexico, is owned 44% by MAG and 56% by Fresnillo plc, its operator.

Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 9:12 am

Panamanian activists to protest against approval of Orla Mining’s EIA for Cerro Quema project

Environmental and religious groups announced a protest action for Monday to reject the recent approval by the Panamanian Ministry of Environment of Orla Mining’s environmental impact assessment.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 11:33 am