Analysts see the election result as a positive development for the Cobre Panama mine.

The combined indicated open pit resources increased by 12.4 million tonnes or 37% to 46.2 million tonnes.

The deposit is believed to be the largest undeveloped copper asset in Eastern North America, said Osisko.

South African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception.

The project is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas by Barrick.

Panama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president.

After recently signing a deal for a stake in the Diablillos silver-gold project in Salta province, Central Puerto is committed to getting involved in a second mining venture.

Lawmakers across different parties who backed a contract with First Quantum Minerals have faced a backlash that could hurt their support.