January 11, 2023

Panama says First Quantum misleading investors

There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

January 9, 2023

First Quantum aims to appeal Panama order to halt copper mine

In the meantime, First Quantum said it is drawing up the maintenance plan for the mine to submit to government.

January 8, 2023

First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations

The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations.

January 2, 2023

Panama president says final contract to First Quantum has been presented

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday the government has presented a final contract to regulate operations.

January 2, 2023

Panama rejects First Quantum’s legal bid to avoid halting operations

First Quantum had notified the country about two arbitration proceedings days after the order to halt operations.

December 28, 2022

Fresnillo begins full load commissioning of Juanicipio project

The Juanicipio mine represents Fresnillo's next major growth project.

December 26, 2022

First Quantum CEO holds talks with Panama minister – source

First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall flew to Panama over Christmas to attend the meeting in person with the minister, Federico Alfaro, Reuters sources say.

December 23, 2022

Alamos Gold sells non-core royalties for $5m to Metalla

The deal includes a silver stream on the Esperanza project in Morelos, Mexico and royalties on the Fenn Gib South, Ronda and Northshore West exploration-stage projects in Ontario.

December 23, 2022

Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum

The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.

December 22, 2022

Panama and First Quantum mull fresh talks on copper mine next week

The two sides may sit down together as soon as Dec. 26, although a schedule for the talks hasn’t been confirmed.