First Quantum Supports Aquaculture

Arap y Cobre Panama, a mining company owned by First Quantum Minerals Ltd., is supporting aquaculture farmers in Cocles, Panama. The company is providing financial and technical assistance to the local farmers to help them increase their production and improve their livelihoods.
The farmers are using the funds to purchase new equipment, such as nets and cages, and to build infrastructure, such as ponds and hatcheries. The company is also providing training and technical advice to the farmers to help them increase their production and improve their yields.
The farmers are producing a variety of fish, including tilapia, catfish, and shrimp, which are being harvested for both local consumption and commercial sale. The fish are being sold both locally and in markets in Panama City, providing a much needed source of income for the farmers.
The farmers are also benefiting from the assistance of Arap y Cobre Panama in other ways. The company is helping to build roads and bridges in the area, which is allowing the farmers to transport their produce more easily to markets. The company is also providing access to clean water, which is essential for the growth of the fish.
The farmers are grateful for the assistance they are receiving from Arap y Cobre Panama. They are able to increase their production and improve their livelihoods, and their families are benefiting from the increased income. The farmers are also proud to be able to contribute to the local economy by providing a valuable source of food for the people of Cocles.
Arap y Cobre Panama is committed to supporting the local farmers and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. The company is proud to be able to make a positive contribution to the local economy and to help the farmers improve their lives. By working together with the local farmers, Arap y Cobre Panama is helping to ensure a sustainable future for the people of Cocles.