Panama Receives Audit Report on First Quantum Copper Mine
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Government of Panama
Panama
June 19, 2026
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Panama received an independent audit from SGS SA regarding the Cobre Panamá copper mine. The audit found the project met most environmental and legal obligations, though some improvements are needed. The government is evaluating the potential for a restart of the mine, which has been closed since late 2023.
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