October 6, 2023

Strike at Newmont’s Peñaquito mine ends with 8% pay raise

Agreement ends a four-month-long strike at Mexico’s largest gold mine, which cost Newmont millions of dollars a day.

October 4, 2023

First Quantum says open to adjusting contract for Panama operations

The company said in a statement it will collaborate with the government to ensure the contract's approval.

October 3, 2023

Panama to withdraw proposed contract for First Quantum

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered near Panama's governmental offices in recent weeks to protest the contract.

September 29, 2023

Argonaut Gold mulls Mexican asset sale to sharpen focus on flagship Magino mine in Ontario

The company is targeting commercial production at Magino by the end of the quarter.

September 28, 2023

Panama suspends debate for First Quantum’s new mining contract

Earlier this month, some members of Panama's congress visited First Quantum's copper mine to resolve doubts over the contract.

September 28, 2023

Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations

Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.

September 27, 2023

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.

September 27, 2023

US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.

September 25, 2023

Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract

The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee.

September 20, 2023

Sierra Metals puts Cusi silver mine up for sale as it pivots to copper

Last year, the Cusi mine produced roughly 1.5 million silver-equivalent ounces.