First Quantum Minerals Ltd.is receiving some encouraging signs for its shuttered mine in Panama, though the nation’s president warned there’s a long way to go before reaching a deal to restart.
The Canadian company has begun preparations to ship out 120,000 metric tons of semi-processed copper stranded since the mine shut in late 2023, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Franco-Nevada Corp., which has a supply agreement for metals from the mine, agreed to halt its arbitration case against Panama — another small step forward given dropping such action was a government prerequisite for negotiations. President ...
