"Protests Put Panama’s First Quantum Minerals Copper Project in Doubt"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Situation Report
Geopolitical Monitor
2 November, 2023
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/protests-put-panamas-first-quantum-minerals-copper-project-in-doubt/
In late October, thousands of Panamanians took to the streets (and even the water) across the country to protest a contract granted by the Panamanian government to the Canada-based First Quantum Minerals mining company to operate Central America’s largest copper mine. Copper is a precious mineral and a critical component for various industries. However, the people of the Central American country are pushing back due to a long list of environmental concerns.
The historical decision by Panama to hold a national referendum on 17 December over the contract represents a major win for environmental organizers and could well set a precedent for other polities in South and Central America.
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