First Quantum Minerals Company Description
First Quantum Minerals knows the dynamics of mining in Africa's Copper Belt. The company owns all or part of several active copper mining operations in Africa, and it has another site in development. Most of First Quantum's revenues come from its 17% stake in Mopani Copper Mines, which has mining and smelting operations in Zambia and Congo. However, the company has begun production at its 80%-owned Kansanshi site in Zambia. Its Frontier Copper deposit is in development. First Quantum also operates a copper extraction/electrowinning facility that processes mine tailings to produce copper cathode and sulfuric acid. The company produces around 225,000 tons of copper annually.
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