Panama Aims for Resource Control in Negotiations Regarding First Quantum's Cobre Copper Mine
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 20 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Panama's Ownership Stance: The Panamanian government, represented by Finance Minister Felipe Chapman, insists that any agreement to restart the Cobre Panama copper mine must clearly state that the land and resources belong to Panama.
Public Sentiment and Economic Impact: Public opinion towards the mine has improved, with only 50% of recent polls showing negative views, and reopening the mine could create thousands of jobs and significantly boost the economy, as it previously contributed about 5% to the country's GDP.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
