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First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector
First Quantum’s chief executive, Tristan Pascall, sees an opportunity for discussing mining’s contribution to Panama’s economy as the country approaches an election in May. Two months after protests led the Panamanian government to order the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine, things have taken a slightly positive turn for First Quantum, according to the executive. “We see that some of the emotion (from the protests) has really dialled back,” Pascall told Financial Post. “There’s significant economic challenges emerging in the country … and we believe it’s impossible for the next government to ignore ... (full story)