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Bloomberg @business reporter for Central America. MBA. Research, data analytics. Former Reuters. Chicago native.
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First Quantum could be a step closer to reopening giant Panama copper mine

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By James Attwood, Michael McDonald
| The StarPhoenix Verified
First Quantum's Panama copper mine in seem from the air in 2025. First Quantum spends about $16 million a month to maintain the site, closed in 2023 due to local opposition. Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI /AFP via Getty Images Panama moved closer to deciding whether First Quantum Minerals Ltd. can reopen a giant copper mine after receiving a long-awaited audit that found the project met most of its environmental, legal, fiscal and operational obligations.
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First Quantum could be a step closer to reopening giant Panama copper mine

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By James Attwood, Michael McDonald
| London Free Press Verified
Panama moved closer to deciding whether First Quantum Minerals Ltd. can reopen a giant copper mine after receiving a long-awaited audit that found the project met most of its environmental, legal, fiscal and operational obligations. The review, conducted by Swiss firm SGS SA, identified areas for improvement in administrative processes, biodiversity management and ecological restoration, according to a government statement Friday.
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First Quantum to Halt Arbitration Against Panama on Mine

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By Michael McDonald, Jacob Lorinc Verified
| Financial Post Verified
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. told its lawyers to suspend its arbitration cases against Panama, paving the way for renewed negotiations with the Central American government over the company’s shuttered copper mine. (Bloomberg) — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. told its lawyers to suspend its arbitration cases against Panama, paving the way for renewed negotiations with the Central American government over the company’s shuttered copper mine.
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