First Quantum Minerals
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (First Quantum) is a mineral exploration, development and mining company. First Quantum is engaged in the production of copper, gold, nickel and acid and related activities, including exploration, development and processing. As of December 31, 2011, the Companys operating mines and projects are located in Zambia, Mauritania, Australia, Finland and Peru. It is developing the Kevitsa nickel-copper-platinum project in Finland and the Sentinel copper project in Zambia, and exploring the Haquira copper deposit in Peru. As of December 31, 2011, it produced London Metal Exchange grade equivalent copper cathode, copper in concentrate, nickel, gold and sulphuric acid. During the year ended December 31, 2011, it produced 265,576 tons of copper, 175,225 ounces of gold. In March 2012, Eurasian Natural Resources Corp PLC acquired its residual claims and assets in respect of the Kolwezi Tailings project, the Frontier and Lonshi mines and related exploration interests.