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First Quantum plummets on calls for Panama referendum

Big question marks over globally significant operation

The Panama Canal. Source: By Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82643323

The Panama Canal. Source: By Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82643323

Copper miner First Quantum's share price plunged 28% on the TSX on October 30 following Panama's President Laurentino Cortizo on the day prior saying the Central American country will hold a referendum...

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