May 26, 2022

SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico

It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end.

May 25, 2022

First Majestic sells La Guitarra silver mine to Sierra Madre in all-share deal  worth $35 million

ra believes the acquisition of the underground mine and the 500-tonne-per-day mill will help it advance towards its goal of becoming a mid-tier precious metals company.  

May 23, 2022

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.

May 17, 2022

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.

May 16, 2022

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.

May 16, 2022

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.

May 13, 2022

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

The latest drilling at Cordero continued to intercept high grades in and around the open pit defined in the 2021 preliminary economic assessment.

May 13, 2022

Condor Gold says La India “construction ready”

Definitive feasibility study for La India, which will provide a base for finance discussions, will come in the third quarter of the year.

May 10, 2022

Panama Commerce Minister with key mining contract role named US ambassador

Ramon Martinez was the government's lead negotiator for a new contract with First Quantum.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.