Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum

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

Reuters | December 23, 2022 | 11:45 am

Panama and First Quantum mull fresh talks on copper mine next week

The two sides may sit down together as soon as Dec. 26, although a schedule for the talks hasn’t been confirmed.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2022 | 11:22 am

Prime Mining announces closing of $15m bought deal

The net proceeds from the offering will be used by Prime for exploration and development of the Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico.

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 11:16 am

Transparency International denounces lack of clarity in Cobre Panamá’s negotiations

“The case of Minera Panamá is a clear example of the lack of transparency displayed by several administrations, including the current one,” TI said in a media statement.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 18, 2022 | 11:50 am

Panama leaves door open to eleventh-hour deal for giant mine

A shock announcement by Panama to intervene in a privately run copper mine may not be as definitive as first thought.

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2022 | 7:32 pm

Panama to shut down First Quantum’s giant copper mine

Moves comes after the Canadian miner missed a deadline to finalize a deal that would have increased payments to the government from the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 3:41 am

Trafigura to pilot sustainable supply chain finance program for Mexican miners

The company is piloting a sustainable supply chain finance program with eFactor Network for mining companies in Mexico.

Staff Writer | December 14, 2022 | 8:47 am

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

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Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week

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