November 9, 2023 Ganfeng indefinitely postpones Mexican lithium target date amid gov’t spat Decision follows Mexico's notice to Ganfeng's local subsidiaries in August cancelling nine of its concessions in the country.
November 9, 2023 Rage against copper producer roils markets, Panama government Panama has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Americas this century but expectations have also risen.
November 3, 2023 First Quantum shares up as Panama Congress leaves contract intact Cobre Panama has not stopped producing copper despite recent protests and blockades, though it has faced disruptions.
November 2, 2023 Panama Supreme Court to decide First Quantum’s contract fate Modified law, however, will ban all future mining concessions, including exploration, extraction and transportation of minerals, as well as contract renewals in Panama.
November 2, 2023 Panama Congress decides fate of First Quantum mine contract Vote on bill revoking the 20-year contract with First Quantum and halting all future mining concessions in Panama happening today.
November 1, 2023 First Quantum faces rocky road as Panama protesters dig in Investors wiped out about $6 billion, or 48%, from the company's market value this week.
November 1, 2023 First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.
October 31, 2023 Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.
October 31, 2023 First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.
October 30, 2023 Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
