FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS ANNOUNCEMENT IN RESPECT OF KANSANSHI MINING PLC
Toronto, Ontario (December 1, 2022) – First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or “the Company”) (TSX: FM) has agreed with its partner, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH”), to convert ZCCM-IH’s dividend rights to a 3.1% revenue royalty. ZCCM-IH will continue to be represented on the Kansanshi Mining Pc (“KMP”) Board to ensure full visibility and transparency in respect to KMP’s future operations.
“We are pleased to enter into this new arrangement for the benefits flowing from the Kansanshi mine. The updated arrangement ensures alignment between both First Quantum and ZCCM-IH going forward, including the delivery of the S3 Expansion project at Kansanshi. We look forward to continuing the collaborative relationship with ZCCM-IH as we advance KMP,” commented Tristan Pascall, Chief Executive Officer.
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Bonita To, Director, Investor Relations
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