Mexico and Central America Top Stories

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of platinum,” says Bank of America Global Research commodities strategist Michael Widmer.

Henry Lazenby | August 25, 2023 | 10:22 am

Headwinds mount in quest for stable copper supplies

By 2025, deficit is projected to spike to 217,000 tonnes…

Henry Lazenby | August 24, 2023 | 9:48 am

US requests labor review at mine owned by Mexican billionaire

The issue involves a labor dispute at the San Martin…

Bloomberg News | August 22, 2023 | 10:34 am

Newmont ‘reviewing’ Mexico investments as worker strike drags on

A workers’ strike at the country’s largest bullion mine now…

Bloomberg News | August 18, 2023 | 3:59 pm

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues…

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies hunting for precious metals, uranium and more

As known resources are depleted and projected demand for key minerals increases, finding the next new deposits has become more urgent.

David Keating | June 3, 2022 | 11:39 am

SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico

It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 6:23 am

First Majestic sells La Guitarra silver mine to Sierra Madre in all-share deal worth $35 million

ra believes the acquisition of the underground mine and the 500-tonne-per-day mill will help it advance towards its goal of becoming a mid-tier precious metals company.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 2:00 pm

Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill

Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am

Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand

The EV sector consumed 59,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2021, or 34% of total demand, according to a report by the Cobalt Institute.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2022 | 9:03 am

Excellon eyes new assets in Mexico ahead of Platosa closure

Excellon will wind down operations at Platosa in the third quarter of the year due to a series of challenges that have affected the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2022 | 9:42 am

How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 3:56 am

Discovery Silver drills 234 g/t Ag over 18 metres below open pit at Cordero

The latest drilling at Cordero continued to intercept high grades in and around the open pit defined in the 2021 preliminary economic assessment.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 9:20 am

Condor Gold says La India “construction ready”

Definitive feasibility study for La India, which will provide a base for finance discussions, will come in the third quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2022 | 4:03 am

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