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Cobre Panama copper mine
Coverage of Cobre Panama copper mine in the Nexus archive.
- Panama Plans State-Owned Miner to Reopen Cobre Panama Copper Mine
Panama is considering creating a state-owned mining company to hold the Cobre Panama copper mine concession and partner with First Quantum. One proposal gives First Quantum a 60–65% stake and Panama 35–40%, while an alternative model involves leasing the concession.
- A Key Audit Clears the Path to Reopen Panama’s Giant Copper Mine
An independent audit found Panama's Cobre Panama copper mine broadly compliant, removing a key obstacle to its potential restart. The audit paves the way for the country to reconsider reopening the shuttered mine.