Mexico and Central America Top Stories

Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says

The cautious outlook comes as global exploration budgets for nonferrous metals declined by 3% in 2024.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 13, 2024 | 12:38 pm

IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change

Sale of 4% of reserves could generate $9.52 billion.

Reuters | November 13, 2024 | 7:13 am

GoldQuest stock rises on favorable regulatory environment for Dominican mine project

The company is preparing to advance the Romero project towards…

Staff Writer | November 12, 2024 | 11:33 am

Fresnillo-Peñoles silver deal hit by issues at Sabinas mine

Operational difficulties at the Sabinas mine, owned by Mexico's leading…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2024 | 3:43 am

Alamos Gold reports record production, project expansions

During this third quarter, Alamos delivered record production of 152,000…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 10:12 am

Alamos Gold hints at tripling Mulatos district mine life

High-grade drill results from Puerto Del Aire and Cerro Pelon deposits signal future growth in Mexico’s Mulatos district.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 4, 2024 | 2:40 pm

Teck announces new business structure, leadership team post coal exit

The new company structure will revolve around two regional business units, North America and Latin America.

Staff Writer | September 2, 2024 | 10:16 am

Mexico’s Tizapa mine offline due to strike, Penoles says

The union, which represents the mining, metallurgical, and steel industries, is citing violations of a collective labor agreement signed in April.

Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 1:24 pm

Shallow drill results show promise for expanding the San Albino mine in Nicaragua

The ongoing 45,000 metres drill campaign targeted the Intermediate vein at Las Conchitas North, next to the company’s sole operating asset.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 28, 2024 | 5:20 pm

First Quantum seeks damages for copper trapped at Panama mine

The material, worth between $225 million and $340 million at current copper prices, has sat idle for months.

Bloomberg News | August 27, 2024 | 1:59 pm

JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative

The new technologies come as the mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt safer and more sustainable practices.

Northern Miner Staff | August 21, 2024 | 10:46 am

Dominican Republic creates state miner to explore for rare earths

The Caribbean nation is home to Barrick Gold's Pueblo Viejo, the largest gold mine in Latin America.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:43 pm

Oroco boosts economics at Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico to lead peers

The new PEA makes the project one of the world’s most capital-efficient by hiking its value 23% while trimming construction costs.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | August 20, 2024 | 10:33 am

Endeavour Silver resumes processing at Guanacevi with temporary mill fix

One of the regrind mills has now been re-purposed as the primary ball mill, allowing ore processing to resume at a reduced rate.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 8:20 am

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