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

Since Monday, protests against the contract have led to clashes between protesters and the police and the closure of major roads.

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

Vulcan’s Mexico mine to be decreed nature reserve if talks fail, president says

The president has long accused Vulcan, which extracts limestone in…

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 12:24 pm

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

The bill was approved in a third and final brief…

Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 9:21 am

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

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

Grupo Mexico posts boost in Q3 profit amid strong sales

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

Vulcan’s Mexico mine to be decreed nature reserve if talks fail, president says

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

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Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill

Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand

Excellon eyes new assets in Mexico ahead of Platosa closure

How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

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

Condor Gold says La India “construction ready”

Panama Commerce Minister with key mining contract role named US ambassador

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

Vulcan mining unit shut down by Mexican authorities