Dossier
First Quantum
Coverage of First Quantum 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.
- Panama Sets Up a Task Force to Decide the Cobre Panamá Mine’s Future
Panama's president has established a government task force to determine the future of the closed Cobre Panamá copper mine. The task force, led by the Commerce Ministry, includes the finance and environment ministers. The mine, operated by Canada’s First Quantum, was shut down by a Supreme Court ruling.