First Quantum Minerals

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First Quantum Minerals
Type Public (TSX: FM)
Founded 1996
Headquarters Vancouver, BC, Canada
Industry Mining
Website http://www.first-quantum.com

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX: FM) is a Vancouver, British Columbia based mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration, development and mining.

First Quantum's common shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada (symbol "FM"), the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (symbol "FQM") in the United Kingdom.

[edit] Recent acquisitions

  • In 2006 First Quantum acquired London-based Adastra Minerals for $245m in cash and stock.

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