Panama

First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panama operation, located in Colon Province, 120km west of Panama City
COMMUNITY

First Quantum reports $1.5B loss on Panama mine closure

The miner advances asset sales as it faces Cobre Panamá challenges

21 February 2024

JCAP has collaborated with communities across Mexico and South America to ensure accountability among mining operators. Photo: natasaadzic
COMMUNITY

The global impact of Canadian mining

JCAP has spent the last decade championing communities opposing mining activity

13 February 2024

Komir to sue Panama over Cobre Panama mine
SURFACE

Komir to sue Panama over Cobre Panama mine

First Quantum filed claim in 2023

29 January 2024

Dispute resolution mechanisms can prevent future conflicts
SUSTAINABILITY

Preventing another Cobre Panama: lessons in mining dispute resolution

Community engagement and better dispute resolution mechanisms are key to preventing future conflicts

23 January 2024

The mine has remained shut since the November 2023 ruling against it. Photo:  Cobre Panama
MANAGEMENT

Cobre Panama opens for inspection

An audit team of over 40 individuals visited the site to review its environmental friendliness

12 January 2024

 In 2022, Cobre Panama produced 350,438t of copper, 2.8Moz of silver and 139,751oz of gold. Photo: First Quantum
MANAGEMENT

First Quantum files for international arbitration

In 2022, Cobre Panama produced 350,438t of copper, 2.8Moz of silver and 139,751oz of gold

01 December 2023

 Both incidents were reported to local authorities, and an internal investigation is ongoing. Photo: First Quantum
MANAGEMENT

First Quantum reports two deaths in Zambia

Both incidents were reported to local authorities, and an internal investigation is ongoing

27 November 2023

 Blockades at a local port have disrupted shipments  Credit: First Quantum
OPERATIONS

Port blockade threatens operations at Cobre Panamá

Only one ore processing train remains operational at the copper mine

21 November 2023

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