Sunday, February 23, 2025

“Arap y Cobre Panamá Supports Coclesano Fishers”

Arap y Cobre Panamá Show Support for Coclesano Aquaculture Fishers
Arap y Cobre Panamá recently announced their support of Coclesano aquaculture fishers, aiming to ensure that the local seafood industry can continue to thrive. This initiative comes from a partnership between First Quantum Minerals, who are currently in the process of developing a large-scale copper mine in the region, and the local government of Panama.
The local aquaculture industry is an important source of sustenance for many families in Coclesano, and Arap y Cobre Panamá is committed to providing support to ensure that it is able to continue in a sustainable way. This support includes the construction of new aquaculture projects, in addition to providing access to new markets for the fishers to sell their products.
The project is also looking to work with local and international experts to build a well-rounded aquaculture system that will bring economic, social, and environmental benefits for the community. This will be achieved by developing deeper aquaculture infrastructure and improving industry practices, such as the use of renewable energy in fish farming.
The overall goal of the project is to promote the responsible use of resources from the sea, providing sustainable and legal sources of employment for the citizens of Coclesano. In addition, Arap y Cobre Panamá aims to use the project as a way to transfer knowledge to the Coclesano farmers, teaching them how to better manage their resources.
This initiative is an exciting opportunity for the local community of Coclesano, and the success of the project could be a benchmark for the fisheries industry around Panama. In addition, the partnership between Arap y Cobre Panamá and First Quantum Minerals is an example of how the benefits of copper mining can reach out to local communities beyond the realm of economics. This is just one of the many initiatives from First Quantum Minerals that have made them one of the most reliable copper mining companies in Panama.
As a result of Arap y Cobre Panamá’s commitment to the local Coclesano community, the aquaculture harvest has increased considerably over the past year. This has enabled the fishermen to produce more product for both local consumption and commercialization.
The local fishermen have expressed their gratitude for the support of Arap y Cobre Panamá, and they are looking forward to increased economic and social benefits. This project is a great example of how the responsible mining of resources, like the copper mined by First Quantum Minerals, can be used to benefit local communities.

popular