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- First Quantum Minerals said on Friday production at the Cobre Panama mine remains uninterrupted at this time, after protests, including blockades of key roads, caused disruptions on site as well as shortages in certain supplies.
Protesters have expressed concerns over the contract signed by the government and the company late last month, arguing it is tainted by corruption and too favorable to the Canadian miner, as well as harmful to the environment.The Cobre Panama mine accounts for 1% of global copper output and is operated by a local unit of First Quantum.
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