Panama approves commercial production at Molejon mine

The government of Panama has given its authorisation for commercial production to begin at Petaquilla Minerals' Molejon mine, the company reported on Wednesday. Shares in the gold junior surged 118% on the news, to C$0,49 apiece by 16:16 in...

Petaquilla pours first gold at Molejon mine in Panama

Vancouver-based Petaquilla Minerals poured the first gold at its wholly-owned Molejon mine, in Panama, on April 7, as part of the commissioning process. Pit site preparation and the testing of production equipment at Molejon got under way in...

Petaquilla Minerals appoints COO

Vancouver-based Petaquilla Minerals has appointed Joao Manuel to the position of COO. Manuel was previously CFO at Petaquilla Copper, which was acquired by Canadian miner Inmet Mining in September.

Petaquilla Minerals starts commissioning Panama gold plant

Vancouver-based Petaquilla Minerals has begun the 'wet' commissioning of the gold production facility at its Molejon project, in Panama. The ball mills and other critical equipment are undergoing testing ahead of the first gold pour, which is...