Group 1 - The Panamanian government will release a preliminary report on the comprehensive audit of First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panama copper mine next week, with a final report expected by the end of February, which will guide the government's next steps for the stalled project [1] - The independent review led by SGS Panama Control Services covers environmental compliance, legal labor issues, tax matters, operational processes, and potential environmental liabilities, and the results will influence future negotiations regarding the mine [1] - The Cobre Panama copper mine was one of the largest in the world before its suspension, with a production of 350,000 tons in 2022, accounting for approximately 5% of Panama's GDP [2] Group 2 - First Quantum Minerals stated that if the mine continued operations, it could contribute $1 billion to the national treasury and generate $2 billion in benefits for local suppliers [2] - The company acknowledged the significant challenges facing the project and emphasized the need to find solutions that balance the interests of stakeholders, the government, and the Panamanian public [2] - The mine has been inactive for about 18 months due to large-scale protests that led to the contract being declared unconstitutional, and restarting operations will take six to nine months, with longer to reach the rated capacity of 10 million tons per year [1]