09:56 AM EST - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. : Notes the October 29 announcement by President Laurentino Cortizo of the Panamanian government’s intention to hold a popular consultation on December 17 concerning Law 406. Law 406, recently enacted by the National Assembly of Panama, approved the Company’s Panamanian subsidiary’s, Minera Panama S.A, revised contract for the Cobre Panama mine. First Quantum has contacted the government in order to understand the details in respect of the popular consultation. First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
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