September 13, 2021

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2008 on supply disruptions

Aluminum has surged about 14% over the past three weeks as supply risks increase throughout the industry.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 9, 2021

Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India

One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.

September 6, 2021

Mexican miners warn of ‘major delays’ from environment, water rules

Delays are especially pronounced for getting the country's environment ministry Semarnat to approve environmental impact statements for mining projects.

September 2, 2021

Agnico Eagle ups share of Candelaria Mining to 19.6%

Candelaria owns two advanced exploration projects in Mexico.

August 28, 2021

‘Extremely dangerous’ hurricane Ida knocks out more oil than Katrina

US oil and gas companies on Friday cut more than 1.6 million barrels of oil production as a major storm churned toward oilfields that provide 17% of the nation’s oil…

August 27, 2021

Bacanora Lithium accepts Ganfeng’s $391 million takeover offer

The deal hands China’s largest lithium producer control over the Bacanora mine in Mexico, slated to begin production in 2023.

August 26, 2021

US offshore oil workers flee as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico

A potentially devastating storm is brewing in the Caribbean Sea and expected to make its way through the Gulf of Mexico's oil producing region.

August 21, 2021

First Quantum subsidiary ready to renegotiate Cobre Panama’s concession

Minera Panamá said it is prepared to start the process of renegotiating the concession as soon as local authorities are ready to engage.

August 19, 2021

Mexico Snapshot: Eight companies with projects to watch

Mexico has a long and storied history as a silver producer, often with gold or copper in the mix as well.