Shallow-water mining in direct conflict with sustainability goals – study

Finnish researchers say that mineral mining alters habitats and causes local biodiversity loss in shallow-water species communities.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

Power issues delay SilverCrest’s first metal sale from Las Chispas

Power supply to the Mexican project is not “at a steady state”, but it should improve in Q4, when the miner expects to begin sales.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2022 | 6:03 am

Fresnillo expects to launch Juanicipio mine operations in October

Fresnillo and Mag Silver had agreed in April 2019 to develop the Juanicipio deposit, but the pandemic and logistical setbacks delayed the project.

Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Equinox Gold resumes operations at Los Filos

The precious metals miner said it reopened the Mexican gold mine on Sep. 10 following an initial meeting with local leaders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2022 | 3:46 am

Equinox Gold’s Los Filos mine hit by blockade

Operations at the Mexican gold mine have been suspended while members a nearby community prevent the delivery of required supplies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2022 | 4:57 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

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