A technical panel overseeing mine closures in Panama is questioning the recent audit results for the Cobre Panamá copper mine. Despite identified environmental and documentary deficiencies, the mine received a high compliance score of 87.7%. The panel argues the audit focused on completed actions rather than verifying their actual effectiveness in meeting previously agreed-upon commitments. Specifically, the assessment reportedly valued the *performance* of actions without confirming they delivered the required environmental outcomes. This raises concerns about the credibility of the audit process and whether the mine truly addressed its environmental obligations. The panel's critique suggests a potential disconnect between reported efforts and actual environmental protection achieved at the Cobre Panamá site. This dispute follows ongoing scrutiny of the mine's operating license and its impact on the local environment.