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First Quantum Receives Approval for Cobre Panama Preservation Program
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Key Takeaways
FQVLF's Minera Panama wins a government nod for preservation and safe management at Cobre Panama.
121,000 dry metric tons of copper concentrate will fund the preservation activities at the mine.
This move aligns with FQVLF's commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQVLF - Free Report) announced that its subsidiary Minera Panamá received approval from the government of Panama for its Preservation and Safe Management program at the Cobre Panamá mine. The approval will enable First Quantum to proceed with integral preservation and safe management activities at the mine, and other associated environmental measures.
This program will be funded through the export of 121,000 dry metric tons of copper concentrate stockpiled at the site. This development allows First Quantum to move forward with its commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management at Cobre Panamá.
On March 31, 2025, the company announced that it agreed to discontinue one of its arbitration proceedings and suspend the other related to the Cobre Panamá mine. This marks a significant development in First Quantum’s ongoing efforts to resolve outstanding issues related to the Cobre Panamá mine, which has been shut since December 2023.
The company pulled back its arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce's International Court of Arbitration, which was initiated in November 2023. First Quantum also announced that it would suspend its notice of intent of arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement.
Details on FQVLF’s Cobre Panamá Mine Suspension
In November 2023, the company announced that the Supreme Court struck down its contract to operate at the Cobre Panama mine. Panama's Supreme Court of Justice ruled that Law 406 is unconstitutional.
The company halted operations at its Cobre Panama mine due to a blockade of small boats at the Punta Rincon port on Nov. 20, 2023, which hampered the delivery of essential supplies. It is implementing a Preservation and Safe Maintenance program to safeguard the mine's compliance and environmental integrity, asset preservation and safe maintenance.
In December 2023, the company received orders from Panama's trade and industry ministry to end operations at its Cobre Panama, per reports. The ministry formally advised the company to halt all activities related to the extraction, processing, refining, transportation, export and sales at the mine.
Cobre Panama accounted for roughly 40% of FQVLF's revenues and 1.5% of the world’s copper supply in 2022.
First Quantum Stock Price Performance
The company’s shares have gained 16.8% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 26.2%.
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FQVLF’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
First Quantum currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) , Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD - Free Report) and SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM - Free Report) . Carpenter Technology and Royal Gold currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and SSR Mining carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.20 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 51.9%. Carpenter Technology shares have surged 111% in the last year.
Royal Gold has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Royal Gold’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.11 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 35.1%. RGLD shares have jumped 40.2% in the last year.
SSR Mining has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 58.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SSRM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.14 per share, implying a year-over-year upsurge of 307%. SSR Mining stock has soared 88.6% in the last year.
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First Quantum Receives Approval for Cobre Panama Preservation Program
Key Takeaways
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQVLF - Free Report) announced that its subsidiary Minera Panamá received approval from the government of Panama for its Preservation and Safe Management program at the Cobre Panamá mine. The approval will enable First Quantum to proceed with integral preservation and safe management activities at the mine, and other associated environmental measures.
This program will be funded through the export of 121,000 dry metric tons of copper concentrate stockpiled at the site. This development allows First Quantum to move forward with its commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management at Cobre Panamá.
On March 31, 2025, the company announced that it agreed to discontinue one of its arbitration proceedings and suspend the other related to the Cobre Panamá mine. This marks a significant development in First Quantum’s ongoing efforts to resolve outstanding issues related to the Cobre Panamá mine, which has been shut since December 2023.
The company pulled back its arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce's International Court of Arbitration, which was initiated in November 2023. First Quantum also announced that it would suspend its notice of intent of arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement.
Details on FQVLF’s Cobre Panamá Mine Suspension
In November 2023, the company announced that the Supreme Court struck down its contract to operate at the Cobre Panama mine. Panama's Supreme Court of Justice ruled that Law 406 is unconstitutional.
The company halted operations at its Cobre Panama mine due to a blockade of small boats at the Punta Rincon port on Nov. 20, 2023, which hampered the delivery of essential supplies. It is implementing a Preservation and Safe Maintenance program to safeguard the mine's compliance and environmental integrity, asset preservation and safe maintenance.
In December 2023, the company received orders from Panama's trade and industry ministry to end operations at its Cobre Panama, per reports. The ministry formally advised the company to halt all activities related to the extraction, processing, refining, transportation, export and sales at the mine.
Cobre Panama accounted for roughly 40% of FQVLF's revenues and 1.5% of the world’s copper supply in 2022.
First Quantum Stock Price Performance
The company’s shares have gained 16.8% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 26.2%.
FQVLF’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
First Quantum currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) , Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD - Free Report) and SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM - Free Report) . Carpenter Technology and Royal Gold currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and SSR Mining carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.20 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 51.9%. Carpenter Technology shares have surged 111% in the last year.
Royal Gold has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Royal Gold’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.11 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 35.1%. RGLD shares have jumped 40.2% in the last year.
SSR Mining has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 58.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SSRM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.14 per share, implying a year-over-year upsurge of 307%. SSR Mining stock has soared 88.6% in the last year.