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First Quantum files for international arbitration

The embattled Canadian miner plans to fight for the future of the Cobre Panama copper mine after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled its mine rights extension was unconstitutional.

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

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

The 20-year claim extension for the open pit mine was revealed in October and met with widespread local protests. Opponents of the project have voiced their concern that the project threatens local ecosystems...

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