November 14, 2023 Column: Panama copper drama another ESG flash-point for miners How First Quantum’s $10 billion copper mine went from promised economic boom to cause of mass popular unrest is a story peculiar to Panama but one that has a moral…
November 13, 2023 First Quantum cuts back on ore processing amid port blockades The company said the blockade of small boats at the mine's Punta Rincon port has affected the delivery of supplies.
November 10, 2023 Ganfeng open to Mexico venture on canceled lithium mine Ganfeng is attempting to navigate President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s statist approach in Mexico’s nascent lithium sector.
November 9, 2023 Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week.
November 9, 2023 Ganfeng indefinitely postpones Mexican lithium target date amid gov’t spat Decision follows Mexico's notice to Ganfeng's local subsidiaries in August cancelling nine of its concessions in the country.
November 9, 2023 Rage against copper producer roils markets, Panama government Panama has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Americas this century but expectations have also risen.
November 3, 2023 First Quantum shares up as Panama Congress leaves contract intact Cobre Panama has not stopped producing copper despite recent protests and blockades, though it has faced disruptions.
November 2, 2023 Panama Supreme Court to decide First Quantum’s contract fate Modified law, however, will ban all future mining concessions, including exploration, extraction and transportation of minerals, as well as contract renewals in Panama.
November 2, 2023 Panama Congress decides fate of First Quantum mine contract Vote on bill revoking the 20-year contract with First Quantum and halting all future mining concessions in Panama happening today.
November 1, 2023 First Quantum faces rocky road as Panama protesters dig in Investors wiped out about $6 billion, or 48%, from the company's market value this week.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm
