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 FQM's Cobre Panama operation.
EXPLORATION

Panama to ban future mining projects

President Cortizo responds to anti-mining protests

31 October 2023

 La Granja is a complex undertaking due to the project’s high altitude. Photo: First Qnatum
MANAGEMENT

Rio Tinto and First Quantum target 'largest undeveloped' copper deposit

Rio Tinto acquired La Granja from the Peruvian government in 2006

28 August 2023

 Accelovant specialises in high-temperature fibre-optic sensors. Photo: Accelovant
ASSET MANAGEMENT

Accelovant installs fibre optic sensors at Zambian copper mine

The sensors will be used in "smokestack scrubbers" to reduce plant downtime and enhance production

28 April 2023

Cobre Panama signs renewable power deal.
POWER

Cobre Panama mine sources clean power

Cobre Panama copper mine has signed an agreement with AES Panama for clean energy.

30 November 2022

The grinding mills will be used in Kansanshi's expanded mine.
TECHNOLOGY

FQM orders Metso Outotec grinding mills

Metso Outotec will provide two Premier grinding mills with total installed power of 50MW

06 July 2022

The extension will extend Kansanshi's mine life until 2044
UNDERGROUND

First Quantum approves Kinsanshi expansion

With the expansion, Kansanshi is expected to operate until 2044

09 May 2022

First Quantum plans 'world's largest' truck trolley fleet of Liebherr T 284s
FLEETS

First Quantum plans 'world's largest' truck trolley fleet of Liebherr T 284s

First Quantum has ordered three trucks for Sentinel copper mine in Zambia and eight for Cobre Panama

15 September 2021

The system incorporates two ruggedised, containerised Base Units and three modular cabs
FLEETS

First Quantum to deploy ThoroughTec simulators

Features include the ability to inject faults

01 June 2021

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

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