First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQVLF)
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. operates in the Copper industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Toronto, ON, CA. The stock last traded at $31.60, down 0.28% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $26.17B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of -297.02, a net margin of -1.4%. Its beta of 2.00 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., encompassing its various subsidiaries, specializes in the full spectrum of mineral property management, from initial exploration and development to active production. The company's principal focus lies in identifying and extracting a diverse range of ores, including copper, nickel, pyrite, gold, silver, and zinc, additionally manufacturing acid. Currently, operating mines are situated in Zambia, Panama, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania, complemented by a key development initiative also in Zambia. Beyond its active sites, First Quantum is actively evaluating the Taca Taca project in Argentina, known for its copper, gold, and molybdenum potential, as well as the Haquira copper deposit located in Peru. Established in 1983, the firm was originally known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. before officially adopting its current name, First Quantum Minerals Ltd., in July 1996. Its corporate headquarters are based in Toronto, Canada.
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