Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine
Environmentalists as well as mining companies had raised concerns over risks from leaving the copper on site.
Commodities giant Glencore says it is buying a majority stake in Peru’s Mina Justa copper mine for $475 million.
Swiss-based Glencore International PLC said Monday the purchase of a 70 per cent stake in Marcobre SAC from CST Mining Group Limited is subject to inspection of the books and price adjustment.
