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A Panama-linked cacao project is challenging the idea that dark chocolate must taste bitter, highlighting certified organic cacao and careful handling. The effort also reinforces Panama’s role in premium specialty agriculture.
A Chiriquí cacao maker is arguing that high-quality dark chocolate should taste balanced, not bitter, when cacao is carefully grown and processed. The piece also highlights Panama’s growing place in the fine-flavor chocolate movement.
Panama is preparing a resolution that would allow material to be removed from the shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine. The move highlights the ongoing importance of the site in the country’s economic and political debate.
Panama is moving to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panama mine, a development that could shape the future of the country’s mining sector. The decision comes as the government balances economic, regulatory, and political pressures tied to the shutdown.
Panama has authorized the issuance of up to $50 million in zero-coupon Treasury bills with a 12-month maturity. The short-term financing tool is designed as a discount instrument that repays at face value at maturity.
Panama is preparing to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panamá mine, a move that affects the country’s biggest mining project. The decision signals practical management of the site while the broader dispute over its future continues.
Panama is moving toward authorizing First Quantum to extract and ship material from the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The decision could mark a major step toward restarting activity at one of the country’s most important mining projects.
Panama will require transport operators to be up to date with ATTT payments before qualifying for the upcoming fuel subsidy. The new platform will also verify carrier registration and authorized drivers to reduce irregular use.
Officials from Panama’s Public Works Ministry and Río Abajo merchants clashed in the National Assembly over the planned widening of Vía España. The dispute reflects the broader tension between urban infrastructure projects and the businesses affected by them.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries is preparing a resolution to authorize the removal of concentrated material from the Cobre Panamá mine in Donoso, Colón. The move follows technical reviews and environmental concerns tied to the site.
Panama is working to clear a path for copper production at First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine, a key project with major economic stakes. Any restart could affect exports, investor confidence and the country’s mining policy.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry says the Vía España road project still lacks approval while an environmental study is being prepared. The plan could affect about 60 informal vendors and 300 formal businesses.
Panama is preparing a resolution to allow stored material from the Donoso mine to be processed and exported soon. Officials say the stockpiled material is lower quality than earlier extraction.
Panama’s environmental audit of Cobre Panamá has reached 88.84% completion and again warns that exposed rock at the Donoso site poses environmental and worker safety risks. The review also tracks progress on corrective measures as the mine remains shut down.
Puerto Barú in David denied claims that its project could impact Coiba National Park, citing environmental studies approved by Panama’s Ministry of Environment. The company said official evaluations found no direct or indirect risk to the protected area.
Panama plans to finalize a resolution authorizing First Quantum Minerals to remove ore from the closed Cobre Panamá mine. The move could affect the country’s mining policy, economy, and ongoing dispute over the site.
Panama expects to issue a resolution allowing First Quantum Minerals to process stockpiled ore at the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The move could ease pressure at the site while stopping short of a full restart.
Panama plans to issue a resolution letting First Quantum Minerals process stockpiled ore at the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The move marks a limited step around one of the country’s most controversial mining projects.
Panama has selected 31 companies for a power supply tender, advancing a process aimed at securing future electricity needs through competition. The move is significant for the country’s energy planning and broader economic stability.
Panama is weighing approval for exports of copper ore already stockpiled at the Cobre Panamá mine, a move that could come as early as Tuesday. The decision would affect the long-stalled First Quantum Minerals project without restarting full mining operations.