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Copper Prices Surging As First Quantum's $10B Mine in Panama Sits Idle
First Quantum's mine was shut down because the company couldn't reach a new tax deal with the Panamanian government.
A Panamanian mine has been a key reason for the growing copper shortage.
Cobre Panamá, operated by First Quantum, has sat idle since November, Bloomberg said.
The mine was responsible for 1.5% of the world's copper before its closure, and the reduced... [2774 chars]