First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mineThe plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said.Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 11:29 am
First Quantum committed to Panama amid mine dispute, CEO saysFirst Quantum received an initial “framework” from Panamanian authorities on…Bloomberg News | December 20, 2023 | 2:12 pm
Panama rejects Orla Mining’s request for permit extensionThe Canadian miner said Panama also declared the concessions were…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2023 | 6:05 am
Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year. Staff Writer | February 26, 2023 | 10:07 am
Mexico President orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization Studies suggest Mexico may have some 1.7 million tonnes of lithium. Reuters | February 19, 2023 | 9:17 am
Mexican president to sign over lithium reserves to energy ministry on Saturday The move has attracted skepticism as to whether Mexico can commercially extract its lithium. Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 9:11 am
Significant ‘advances’ made in Panama copper mine dispute – minister "I hope to resolve the remaining contention points soon," said Federico Alfaro, Panama's trade and industry chief. Reuters | February 14, 2023 | 12:11 pm
Panama says negotiations with First Quantum making headway The main bone of contention centres on taxes and royalties the Canadian miner should pay to the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2023 | 6:31 am
Torex Gold to spend up to $440 million on Media Luna project The Mexican gold project was 15% complete by the end of 2022 and commercial production is anticipated in late 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2023 | 3:56 am
Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Grupo Mexico’s fourth-quarter profit edges up on transport unit The mining and transport company reported a profit of $1.04 billion for the final three months of 2022. Reuters | February 2, 2023 | 2:30 pm
First Quantum to hold board meeting in Panama – source Panama's government and First Quantum are negotiating a contract for the operations of the Cobre Panama mine. Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 10:30 am