Cobre Panamá Update
A possible agreement would seek to end pending international arbitrations while requiring compliance with the Supreme Court of Justice ruling.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Franco-Nevada (FNV) reported a commission recommendation to authorize negotiations with its partner First Quantum over a possible Cobre Panamá agreement. The Panamanian Ministerial Commission's first of seventeen recommendations calls for assessing an agreement that would establish conditions for operating the project toward orderly closure, with no possibility of extension. This is a recommendation to authorize talks, not an approved agreement.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointCommission recommendation proposes authorizing negotiations with Franco-Nevada's partner First Quantum to assess a possible Cobre Panamá agreement.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed operating conditions would require orderly closure with no possibility of extension.
News Explained
The proposed talks would assess whether a new Cobre Panamá agreement could end the pending international arbitrations; the commission has recommended opening negotiations, not approved an agreement.
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The authorising of formal opening of negotiations with Cobre Panamá / First Quantum to assess the feasibility of a new agreement that would allow the pending international arbitrations to be brought to an end and establish the conditions for a project to be put into operation that can achieve an orderly closure, at no cost to the Nation and with no possibility of extension, while giving absolute priority to the Nation's environmental, social and economic interests, ensuring full transparency, and complying with the Supreme Court of Justice ruling and seeking the benefit of all Panamanians.
For more detailed information, please refer to First Quantum's news release dated September 30, 2026.
A copy of the Panamanian Ministerial Commission's report can be found at their website at https://mici.gob.pa with a direct link to the report here:
https://mici.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260930VDEF_Comision_Interministerial_Informe_Final_Presidente.pdf
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, respectively, which may include, but are not limited to, statements contained in the Panamanian Ministerial Commission's report and statements with respect to the future status and any potential restart of the Cobre Panamá mine. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
For additional information with respect to risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Franco-Nevada's business and assets, please refer to Franco-Nevada's most recent Annual Information Form filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on www.sedarplus.com and Franco-Nevada's most recent Annual Report filed on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only and Franco-Nevada does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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SOURCE Franco-Nevada Corporation
FAQ
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What does the Cobre Panamá recommendation mean for Franco-Nevada's partner First Quantum?
The commission recommends authorizing formal negotiations with Cobre Panamá / First Quantum to assess the feasibility of a new agreement. The contemplated agreement would establish conditions for operating the project toward orderly closure, with no possibility of extension. The recommendation does not constitute an approved agreement.
What requirements would the proposed Cobre Panamá agreement address?
The contemplated agreement would seek to end pending international arbitrations and provide for orderly closure at no cost to the Nation. It would prioritize Panama's environmental, social and economic interests, ensure full transparency, comply with the Supreme Court of Justice ruling and seek the benefit of all Panamanians.