Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Mexican authorities still not able to recover bodies of 10 miners killed a year ago in Coahuila

Relatives of the victims of a coal mining accident that took place a year ago in Coahuila are falling into despair.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 11:28 am

Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute

A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union…

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 11:29 am

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any…

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:36 am

Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed…

Reuters | July 23, 2023 | 8:32 am

Excellon Resources acquisition of La Negra falls through

Excellon's two board members have resigned after the mine seller…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2023 | 4:03 am

US offshore oil workers flee as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico

A potentially devastating storm is brewing in the Caribbean Sea and expected to make its way through the Gulf of Mexico's oil producing region.

Reuters | August 26, 2021 | 2:46 pm

First Quantum subsidiary ready to renegotiate Cobre Panama’s concession

Minera Panamá said it is prepared to start the process of renegotiating the concession as soon as local authorities are ready to engage.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 21, 2021 | 2:19 pm

Mexico Snapshot: Eight companies with projects to watch

Mexico has a long and storied history as a silver producer, often with gold or copper in the mix as well.

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | August 19, 2021 | 11:54 am

Resource nationalism sweeps Latin America’s top mining countries

Report shows four-year trend in minerals-rich nations, led by Latin American countries, to seek greater control over the revenues generated by their resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2021 | 3:50 am

Woodside snares BHP oil, gas business in $28 billion merger

BHP's exit from petroleum, which made up just 5% of its annual earnings, speeds up its exit from fossil fuels amid pressure from environmentally conscious investors.

Reuters | August 17, 2021 | 2:16 pm