Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Newmont asks Peñasquito union to end strike action

Newmont said that the protest action will have an impact not only on next year’s profits but also on the income of more than five thousand families.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 16, 2023 | 11:42 am

Barrick enters JV with Unigold on Neita Norte gold project in Dominican Republic

The 10,903-hectare Neita Norte exploration concession was awarded to Unigold…

Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 9:29 am

Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record

In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing…

Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm

A showdown in Jamaica is deciding the fate of the deep ocean

As the International Seabed Authority meets in Kingston this week,…

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 2:02 pm

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am

Silver, PGM Snapshot: Eight companies with an eye for precious white metal

Not all that glitters is gold. Sometimes it’s silver, platinum, or palladium.

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | October 1, 2021 | 10:18 am

Peru minister says $1.4bn Tia Maria mine a “no go”

Economy and finance minister Pedro Francke said Southern Copper should stop pushing a “socially and politically unfeasible" project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2021 | 11:01 am

Condor Gold finds “significant” gold system at Cacao

Find corresponds to a fully preserved epithermal gold system, with grades increasing at depth, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2021 | 7:03 am

Mining firms in Mexico must face ‘strict’ scrutiny, says senior official

Data from the country's mining chamber shows that $2.8 billion worth of projects are stalled due to unresolved ministry permitting.

Reuters | September 17, 2021 | 5:30 am

Sonoro Gold completes PEA on Cerro Caliche in Mexico

Sonoro has an option to acquire 100% of the project, about 45 km from the town of Magdalena de Kino.

Northern Miner Staff | September 16, 2021 | 1:30 pm

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2008 on supply disruptions

Aluminum has surged about 14% over the past three weeks as supply risks increase throughout the industry.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 13, 2021 | 7:57 am

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India

One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 7:30 am

Mexican miners warn of ‘major delays’ from environment, water rules

Delays are especially pronounced for getting the country's environment ministry Semarnat to approve environmental impact statements for mining projects.

Reuters | September 6, 2021 | 12:29 pm

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