Mining Magazine March 2016 | Page 133

MINING the structures are arranged at different angles and elevations with as many trees possible retained between them . The result is very different to other mining projects , which tend to adopt a complete clearance philosophy .
Cobre Panama will employ a total of 2,800 people at the power station and the mine . Cobre Panama has brought in a huge amount of expertise . Over its 40-year mine life , though a private project , it will generate a substantial percentage of Panama ’ s GDP going forward , more even than the Panama Canal .

‘ Cobre Panama has brought in a huge amount of expertise ’

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