The resumption of mining activities at Julcani and Orcopampa will now enable the company to meet its 2022 production guidance.

The Mining Intelligence latest top ten list ranks the world’s richest diamond mines, delineated by production and estimated value.

First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall flew to Panama over Christmas to attend the meeting in person with the minister, Federico Alfaro, Reuters sources say.

Sberbank has taken legal action to recover debt and penalties from Glencore Energy UK Ltd over the two consignments, supplied by a subsidiary of Russia's largest bank in March.

The company accounts for roughly 3.5% of Panama's gross domestic product.

The state-owned miner cut its 2022/23 production goal in October, amid lower prices and poorer ore grades.

The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.

The Rio Tinto investment follows a $5 million investment by Osisko Gold Royalties in mid-October.