Panama's legislature first agreed a contract extension with Canadian mining company First Quantum and it's local subsidiary, Minera Panama, in March.
Eight lawsuits were also filed with Panama's Supreme Court arguing it was unconstitutional.
Critics warned using a new law to revoke the contract could leave the government liable to legal action from Minera Panama.
Earlier in the day nurses marched to the Supreme Court building to demand judges prioritize the constitutionality lawsuits.
The mine is “in the middle of a jungle,” according to Minera Panama’s own contractor, Jan De Nu Group.
Persons:
—, Laurentino Cortizo, Cortizo, Minera, Jan De, El
Organizations:
PANAMA CITY, National Assembly, Minera, Mineral Resources, Panama's, Toronto Stock Exchange, Supreme Court, Jan De Nu, Global Forest Watch, El Nino
Locations:
PANAMA, Minera Panama, Colon, Panama