April 9, 2023 Mexico’s executive scrutinizes mining concessions in protected areas A recent federal government report shows that about 7% of Mexico’s mining concessions are located within protected areas.
April 6, 2023 Avino reports fatality at Mexico silver mine The company recently delivered an updated resource estimate for the Avino property.
April 6, 2023 Hecla firms up deal to acquire ATAC Resources Hecla is the largest silver producer in the US, and is projected to also be the largest in Canada.
April 5, 2023 Viscount partners with Lux to create world’s first silver-backed NFT Investors on the Lux Exchange will gain access to 5 million ounces of silver to be produced from the Silver Cliff property.
April 4, 2023 NGEx shares shoot up 23% on new copper-gold discovery in Argentina CEO Wojtek Wodzicki said the grades are some of the best he has seen in his career.
March 30, 2023 Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned.
March 29, 2023 Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
March 27, 2023 Foran closes C$100m private placement for Saskatchewan exploration Foran holds eight properties encompassing over 140,000 hectares within the Hanson Lake District of eastern Saskatchewan.
March 27, 2023 Mexico okays Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal With the acquisition of Yamana, Pan American is increasing its Latin American portfolio to 12 mining operations.
March 27, 2023 Scotgold Resources shares collapse on grades and funding woes The company behind Cononish, Scotland’s first commercial gold and silver mine, said it may not be able to meet future financial obligations.
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