Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Barrick Gold denies meeting First Quantum in Panama

The gold miner said Pueblo Viejo's president, Juana Barceló, did not travel to Panama or meet with First Quantum officials.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2024 | 5:18 am

Camino Rojo drill results suggest longer life for Orla mine

Highlights include 1.09 grams gold per tonne over 21 metres…

Henry Lazenby | January 18, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Bluestone stock soars on open-pit OK for Guatemalan gold

The company, which is 26% owned by the Lundin family…

Colin McClelland | January 18, 2024 | 9:28 am

First Quantum submits copper mine preservation plan to Panama government

First Quantum said the preservation plan at Cobre Panama entailed…

Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 7:44 am

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement to over 1,500 Panama mine staff

The company plans to reduce its Panama workforce to below…

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 11:30 am

Discussions on Mexico’s mining law overhaul to begin on Monday

The Environment and Natural Resources Commission is expected to submit the draft opinion of the reform for discussion on Monday.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2023 | 7:20 am

Endeavour Silver production up 18% in first quarter

Results were driven mainly by a 27% output increase at the Guanacevi mine and to a 1% jump at the Bolañitos mine, also in Mexico.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2023 | 9:21 am

Mexico’s executive scrutinizes mining concessions in protected areas

A recent federal government report shows that about 7% of Mexico’s mining concessions are located within protected areas.

Staff Writer | April 9, 2023 | 8:03 am

Battery metals snapshot: Eight juniors on the hunt

Without adequate supplies of battery metals, the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 cannot be reached.

Marilyn Scales | April 7, 2023 | 10:11 am

Avino reports fatality at Mexico silver mine

The company recently delivered an updated resource estimate for the Avino property.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 1:14 pm

Teck Resources, Agnico Eagle close San Nicolás copper JV in Mexico

Agnico Eagle, through a Mexican subsidiary, will take a 50% stake in Minas de San Nicolás for $580 million.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 12:24 pm

UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July

The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm

Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions

The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 11:16 am

Appian Capital Advisory appoints Head of Mexico

Based in Hermosillo, Douglas Coleman is responsible for developing Appian's relationships with mining companies in Mexico.

Staff Writer | March 27, 2023 | 1:22 pm

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