The Canadian government will do its best to support First Quantum Mineral, the trade minister said on Tuesday without elaborating, as the Canadian miner deals with the fallout from the closure of its flagship copper mine in Panama. "First Quantum Mineral is a really important Canadian company," Trade Minister Mary Ng told reporters in Ottawa. "I've met with them, I continue to meet with them, and really, I'm really looking to supporting the Canadian company ... as best as we can," Ng said.