September 5, 2023

Fortuna discovers new vein at San Jose in Mexico after labour dispute raises costs

The new vein, named Yessi, has a geochemical signature indicating a potentially different phase of mineralization containing a higher gold to silver ratio and low levels of base metals.

September 5, 2023

Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama

Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine.

September 5, 2023

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

September 1, 2023

Strike at Mexico gold mine costs Newmont $3.7 million a day

The company pegged the financial impact of the dispute at its Penasquito mine at approximately $1 million in maintenance costs and $2.7 million a day in lost revenue.

August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 25, 2023

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of platinum,” says Bank of America Global Research commodities strategist Michael Widmer.

August 24, 2023

Headwinds mount in quest for stable copper supplies

By 2025, deficit is projected to spike to 217,000 tonnes and could further intensify to a staggering 2.2 million tonnes by 2032.

August 22, 2023

US requests labor review at mine owned by Mexican billionaire

The issue involves a labor dispute at the San Martin mine in the Mexican state of Zacatecas.

August 18, 2023

Newmont ‘reviewing’ Mexico investments as worker strike drags on

A workers’ strike at the country’s largest bullion mine now in its third month. 

August 15, 2023

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.