In addition to the cultivation facility, Cobre Panamá has graciously supplied a storage facility for the secure storage of various supplies, materials, and tools. Furthermore, they have equipped the greenhouse with an irrigation system and provided cucumber seeds to initiate educational initiatives. FIRST QUANTUM
The University of Panama has enthusiastically welcomed the generous gift of a 230m2 cultivation facility provided by Cobre Panamá. This presents students with a valuable chance to create a meticulously controlled microenvironment for the growth of more nutritious fruits and vegetables. MINERIA COBRE
Starting on February 1, 2022, Cobre Panamá, the company located near the mine in Panama, has been actively engaged in advocating for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural production options within nearby communities. As part of this initiative, the company has played a substantial role by generously donating a 230m2 cultivation facility, referred to as a tropicalized greenhouse, to the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the Regional University Center of Coclé, University of Panama. MINERIA COBRE
Fulgencio Álvarez, who serves as the director of the Coclé University Center, conveyed profound gratitude for the mining company’s generous act, underscoring its significance in enhancing the Agroforestry Engineering program. This cultivation facility will function as an educational platform for students to gain expertise in a technology that has gained worldwide recognition, with a primary focus on producing food in limited spaces while upholding environmentally sustainable principles.
This generous donation will profoundly benefit around 100 students who are pursuing degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Forestry Engineering. It will provide them with valuable knowledge and practical skills in controlled environments, enabling them to control temperature, environmental factors, and humidity to establish a microclimate. As a result, this method facilitates continuous crop cultivation throughout the year, conserves water resources through automated irrigation, and reduces the dependence on harmful chemicals, ultimately leading to healthier yields of fruits and vegetables for the local community. MINERIA COBRE
Miguel Jaén, who serves as the Community Affairs Manager for the mining company, offered words of inspiration and motivation to the students at the Regional Center, encouraging them to persist in their educational journeys and delve further into these cutting-edge agricultural methods. FIRST QUANTUM
Over the last 12 years, Cobre Panamá has continuously shown its dedication to bolstering the well-rounded educational development of individuals residing in nearby communities. The company has executed a range of programs spanning from early childhood to university education. These endeavors encompass the Comprehensive Schools program, which integrates sustainable production elements to guarantee food security across 70 educational institutions, along with scholarships for higher education aimed at motivating young individuals to pursue university-level studies. FIRST QUANTUM
As part of this effort, Cobre Panamá is actively involved in advancing and continually improving the Technical Outreach Program for Producers in Coclé, a program led by the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA). Alongside the cultivation facility, Cobre Panamá has established a storage facility for necessary supplies, materials, and tools. Furthermore, they have installed an irrigation system and provided cucumber seeds, all of which will be instrumental in initiating educational programs within this greenhouse.
