The Panamanian mine whose construction began in 2013 and demanded about $6.3 billion investment, expects to export 320 thousand tons of copper concentrate per year, announced from the beginning of the year that in June would begin to export its product.

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From the First Quantum statement:

Punta Rincón, Colon, June 14, 2019. Hundreds of Panamanian workers, authorities and members of neighboring communities proudly left the port of Punta Rincon, Province of Colon, the Panamanian flag ship that carries the first 31,200 tons of copper concentrate, marking the beginning of exports of this mineral from Panamanian lands.

The export marks the second milestone of the entry into operations of the only Panamanian world-class mine; the first was the celebration of the first milling on February 18.

"Copper is the Future. This copper, 100% Panamanian, will contribute to the world reaching the sustainability required by providing the necessary material for the generation of clean energy; but it also represents the opportunity to offer a future full of opportunities to neighboring communities, to our collaborators and to Panama" said Tristan Pascall, General Manager of Cobre Panama.

Read full statement (In Spanish).

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