October 30, 2023

Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.

October 29, 2023

Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals

As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.

October 26, 2023

Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal

The court said in a statement that it will issue an opinion on the lawsuit within 10 business days.

October 25, 2023

Protests continue in Panama against First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama

Since Monday, protests against the contract have led to clashes between protesters and the police and the closure of major roads.

October 24, 2023

Grupo Mexico posts boost in Q3 profit amid strong sales

Revenue for the major global copper producer during the July-to-September period rose 17%.

October 23, 2023

First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama is now official

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the government and will be effective for 20 years.

October 20, 2023

Vulcan’s Mexico mine to be decreed nature reserve if talks fail, president says

The president has long accused Vulcan, which extracts limestone in southern Mexico, of environmental damage.

October 20, 2023

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

The bill was approved in a third and final brief debate with 44 votes in favor, five against, and two abstentions.

October 19, 2023

Grupo Mexico being pushed to resume cleanup of 2014 mine spill

Agroup of activists, miners, academics and residents are scheduled to attempt to block roads to push Larrea’s Grupo Mexico to do more more to repair damage from one of the country’s worst…

October 19, 2023

RMI and Copper Mark release Risk Readiness Assessment criteria

RRA consists of 33 criteria covering ESG risks, and defines due diligence requirements.