Panama and Canada are caught in a dispute over a copper mine

Panama and Canada have been negotiating on a copper mine that could have profound implications for the global resources market. The Cobre Panama mine, which is operated by Canadian mining company First Quantum, has been closed since 2023 following a ruling by Panama’s Supreme Court. While First Quantum seems open to allowing some operations to resume, the site remains controversial within Panama.

The plan

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said that he will announce his decision...