First Quantum Minerals Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company operates seven mines, including the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Australia; the Kansanshi copper-gold mine and copper smelter in Zambia; the Sentinel copper operation in North Western Province of Zambia; the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania; the Çayeli copper-zinc mine in Turkey; the Las Cruces copper mine in Spain; and the Pyhäsalmi copper-zinc mine in Finland. It also has interests in copper and nickel projects at various stages of development located in Panama, Argentina, Peru, and Zambia. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. was founded in 1983 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Metal mining
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Phone604-688-6577
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.97 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees21,300
Next Earnings Date7/29/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock symbol?
First Quantum Minerals trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "FQVLF."
How often does First Quantum Minerals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Thursday, February 14th. Investors of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a dividend of $0.004 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 12th. View First Quantum Minerals' Dividend History.
How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter?
First Quantum Minerals Limited (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 29th. The basic materials company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter. The basic materials company earned $857 million during the quarter. First Quantum Minerals had a return on equity of 5.54% and a net margin of 11.35%. View First Quantum Minerals' Earnings History.
When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Quantum Minerals?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for First Quantum Minerals.
Has First Quantum Minerals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about FQVLF stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. First Quantum Minerals earned a coverage optimism score of -1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the basic materials company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of First Quantum Minerals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Quantum Minerals include Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), SOUTH32 LTD/S (SOUHY), Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (BVN), Lundin Mining (LUNMF), EXXARO RESOURCE/S (EXXAY), Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), IMPALA PLATINUM/S (IMPUY), Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ), Pretium Resources (PVG), Hudbay Minerals (HBM), Centamin (CELTF), Nexa Resources (NEXA), North American Palladium (PALDF), Lithium Americas (LAC) and Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVD).
What other stocks do shareholders of First Quantum Minerals own?
Who are First Quantum Minerals' key executives?
First Quantum Minerals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Philip Kelvin Rodda Pascall, Chairman & CEO (Age 71)
- Mr. Geoffrey Clive Newall, Pres & Director (Age 69)
- Mr. Hannes Otto Meyer, Chief Financial Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Wyatt Buck, Director of Opeerations
- Zenon Wozniak, Director of Projects
How do I buy shares of First Quantum Minerals?
Shares of FQVLF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock price today?
One share of FQVLF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.85.
How big of a company is First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals has a market capitalization of $6.10 billion and generates $3.97 billion in revenue each year. First Quantum Minerals employs 21,300 workers across the globe.
What is First Quantum Minerals' official website?
How can I contact First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals' mailing address is 543 Granville Street 14th Floor, Vancouver A1, V6C 1X8. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 604-688-6577 or via email at [email protected]
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