TORONTO, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the
"Company", TSX Symbol "FM") today reported that the Cobre
Panama project is currently experiencing industrial action which
has reduced the level of work being performed on the project.
This action was started by a small number of personnel and their
outside union leadership on March 9,
2018. The dominant union, which represents the majority of
workers, is not involved in the action. Currently, development
activity is continuing in two of the four main construction
areas.
The project's security team is working with the authorities to
ensure the safety of its employees and assets.
Cobre Panama has received significant support from the
government including visits from senior Ministers to assist in
reaching a resolution. These efforts are continuing.
Further updates will be provided as warranted.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of First Quantum
Minerals
Ltd.
G. Clive Newall
President
For further information visit our website at
http://www.first-quantum.com
North American contact: Sharon
Loung, Director, Investor Relations, Tel: +1(647)346-3934,
Fax: (604)688-3818, Toll Free: +1(888)688-6577, E-Mail:
sharon.loung@fqml.com ; United
Kingdom contact: Clive
Newall, President, Tel: +44-140-327-3484, Fax:
+44-140-327-3494, E-Mail: clive.newall@fqml.com