Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals

As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm

Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal

The court said in a statement that it will issue…

Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 11:04 am

Protests continue in Panama against First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama

Since Monday, protests against the contract have led to clashes…

Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 9:55 am

Grupo Mexico posts boost in Q3 profit amid strong sales

Revenue for the major global copper producer during the July-to-September…

Reuters | October 24, 2023 | 2:30 pm

First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama is now official

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375…

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 11:22 am

Analysis: No reduction in tailings dam failures over the past two decades

Data released Tuesday states the rate was constant at 0.09 failures per billion tonnes of production in both the decades of 2000-2009 and 2010-2019.

Henry Lazenby | September 6, 2022 | 1:54 pm

Southern Silver offers Cerro Las Minitas PEA with $349 million NPV, 60-month payback

The PEA puts the gross revenues over 15 years of mining at $3.7 billion.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2022 | 12:40 pm

Mexico creates state-run lithium company, to go live within 6 months

Lopez Obrador vowed to keep lithium resources in the state's hands after suffering a blow earlier this year with the rejection of an electricity reform proposal.

Reuters | August 23, 2022 | 6:59 pm

Mexican mining industry expects investments to rise 15% in 2022

Mexico's mining industry plans to invest $5.5 billion in 2022.

Reuters | August 23, 2022 | 9:57 am

VIDEO: VMS deposits present exciting new zinc-copper-gold discovery opportunities in Mexico

Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits have been a core source of copper, zinc and sometimes gold mineralization for over 150 years and remain the mainstay of some major mining camps worldwide.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 11:12 am

To rescue 10 trapped miners, Mexico turns to German, US companies

Engineers meanwhile are working on sealing off the Pinabete mine from the nearby Conchas Norte mine.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 9:58 am

More flooding in Mexican mine frustrates rescue effort for 10 miners

The surge came from the nearby Conchas Norte mine, which closed due to flooding in 1996 and has since accumulated nearly 2 million cubic metres of water.

Reuters | August 15, 2022 | 11:22 am

Mexican government issues temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions

Mexico’s General Directorate of Mines issued a temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions that need to prove compliance with safety standards.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 14, 2022 | 12:22 pm

Prismo Metals prepares to drill-test at Palos Verdes gold project in Mexico

The company received an extension to its environmental permit in late July.

Henry Lazenby | August 11, 2022 | 2:59 pm

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