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First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says

An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm

First Quantum expects to ship trapped Panama copper within weeks

Unleashing the stockpile of semi-processed metal could generate between $200…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 10:45 am

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of…

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am

Panama GDP growth expected to slow in 2024 on First Quantum mine closure, IMF says

The closure of the Cobre Panama mine entails the permanent…

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:40 am

Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says

Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 8:12 am

Dwindling copper supply from Panama and Peru could wipe out global surplus in 2024

If the Cobre Panama mine was to be permanently shut, then the market could easily move into deficit in 2024, a Macquarie analyst said.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 10:15 am

Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study

Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 6:06 am

Heliostar Metals stock rises on updated Ana Paula gold resource

The project was acquired from Argonaut Gold for $30 million earlier in the year.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 3:11 pm

First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract

Canada's First Quantum Minerals sent two notifications of intent to start an arbitration process against Panama.

Reuters | November 26, 2023 | 12:22 pm

El Salvador wants humanitarian corridor for truckers stranded in Panama over mining protests

El Salvador is asking the Panamanian government and civil society leaders to allow Salvadoran truckers to return home.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 26, 2023 | 12:07 pm

Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss says

Protesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2023 | 9:51 am

Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate

The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 5:23 am

First Quantum suspends copper production in Panama amid blockade

The future of Cobre Panama faces uncertainty after widespread protests erupted last month.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

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