Copper price climbs to three-month high on Panama mine risk, shortfall
The metal rose as much as 1.2% on Friday, tracking a rally in European and Chinese stock markets.
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First Quantum takes Panama to international court
It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash
Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement.
Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis
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