First Quantum cuts guidance on Zambia delays
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has cut its copper guidance by 3.5% at the midpoint, citing Zambian mine sequencing, while politics has kept Cobre Panama idle. The Toronto-headquartered company now…
Mexico and Central America
Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic
Gatos Silver (TSX: GATO; NYSE: GATO) has topped its 2024 production guidance at the Cerro Los Gatos mine in Mexico. Record throughput and higher-than-expected silver-equivalent output drove strong results. The…
Panama seeks public input on re-opening First Quantum copper mine
Panama’s government has kicked off a public consultation on an environmental audit of First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) Cobre Panama copper mine. The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) this week invited…
Torex Gold meets 2024 guidance while prepping Media Luna in Mexico
Torex Gold (TSX: TXG) says it’s achieved its annual production guidance for the sixth consecutive year even after a brief shutdown last month. The Toronto-based company produced 452,523 oz. gold…
GoGold boosts Q4 production 36% as Los Ricos South in Mexico nears key decisions
Mexico-focused GoGold Resources (TSX: GGD; US-OTC: GLGDF) increased production at its Parral tailings operation by 36% last quarter, showing strong momentum as it heads into a transformative 2025. The legacy…
London Symposium JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says
The growing importance of critical minerals amid rising geopolitical tensions is spotlighting mining’s role in global politics, a London conference heard. Theo Yameogo, professional services firm EY’s metals and mining…
Vizsla Silver shares surge on 43% resource boost
Vizsla Silver (NYSE: VZLA; TSX: VZLA) saw double-digit share price gains on Monday after reporting a 43% increase in the mineral resource for its main Panuco project in Mexico. The…
Mako to acquire Moss gold mine in Arizona
Mako Mining (TSXV: MKO; US-OTC: MAKOF) said this week it intends to acquire the Moss gold mine in Arizona from EG Acquisition, a company established by Mako’s main shareholder, Connecticut-based Wexford Capital. …
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?
In order to focus on what will be important in determining gold prices in 2025, we first need to lay out three important points that help frame New York-based CPM…
London Symposium Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios
Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month. The Northern Miner’s International Metals Symposium on Dec….
Why artisanal miners need a digital investment market
A group of financial and industry backers for artisanal mining (ASM) plans to set up a digital marketplace where this vast informal sector can find support and funding online. ASM…
London Symposium Video: Beaty receives TNM’s lifetime achievement award
Mining industry pioneer Ross Beaty joined mining icons like Peter Munk and Robert Friedland after receiving The Northern Miner’s lifetime achievement award. He is celebrated for founding 15 companies, including…