Panama President Mulino Sees Less Tension in Copper Mine Talks

Oct. 30, 2025, 2:35 PM UTC

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said “the level of tension that existed with First Quantum has decreased” during a press conference in Panama on Thursday.

  • Mulino said First Quantum Minerals Ltd. recognized that mineral resources belong to Panama
  • “In terms of the property of the resources, of course they are ours. Its a huge advance that they recognize that it belongs to the sovereign Republic of Panama, and its returns, when they are realized, will enter Panama’s estate. I receive those comments with optimism”
  • Environmental audit of the mine has begun, Mulino sad
  • First Quantum has begun maintenance of the ...

Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading:

See Breaking News in Context

Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis.

Already a subscriber?

Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.