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Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino recently visited the country's flagship copper mine, which has been inactive since late 2023 due to environmental protests and political issues. Despite the potential for job creation and economic benefit, significant hurdles remain, including ongoing local opposition and complex legal negotiations with mine operator First Quantum Minerals Ltd. The president has yet to hold talks with the company while addressing public concerns about pollution and governance issues surrounding the mine's operation.
Source: YAHOO