June 3, 2024 New technocrat Mexican leader unlikely pro-mining even as she replaces ‘whim and bombast’ Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to continue the anti-mining policies of outgoing President Andres Manuel López Obrador.
May 27, 2024 Vulcan rejects Mexico’s ‘illegal expropriation’ of its investments The company has been engaged in a years-long conflict with Mexico's government after officials ordered a halt to limestone quarrying at Vulcan's mining unit in 2022.
May 26, 2024 Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.
May 22, 2024 Mexican president rules out expropriating Vulcan’s mine but maintains land closure Lopez Obrador has accused the company, which extracts limestone in southern part of the country, of environmental damage.
May 10, 2024 Golden Minerals sells Mexican mine, shifts focus to Argentina Total consideration is $5.5 million cash, plus value-added tax.
May 9, 2024 Mexico eliminates aluminum import tariffs to combat shortage The majority of Mexico’s raw aluminum imports come from Asian countries, with 42% of the total coming from China in February.
May 9, 2024 Panama president-elect rules out First Quantum talks until arbitration dropped Until closure, Cobre Panama was responsible for approximately 5% of Panama's GDP.
May 7, 2024 Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar mines The updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production history of both assets, Sierra's CEO said.
May 6, 2024 First Quantum hopes new Panamanian leader brings fresh look to disputed copper mine Analysts see the election result as a positive development for the Cobre Panama mine.
May 6, 2024 First Quantum seeks ‘dialogue’ with new Panama president over disputed copper mine Panama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
