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 in seven mines and one copper smelter, including the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Australia; the Kansanshi copper-gold mine 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
Stock Exchange OTCMKTS
Industry Metal mining
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Current SymbolOTCMKTS:FQVLF
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone604-688-6577
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.61
Current Ratio1.80
Quick Ratio1.20
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.63
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.31 billion
Price / Sales1.96
Cash Flow$2.0346 per share
Price / Cash Flow4.62
Book Value$14.69 per share
Price / Book0.64
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$-316,000,000.00
Net Margins3.37%
Return on Equity6.11%
Return on Assets2.84%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares689,390,000
Market Cap$6.24 billion
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 Monday, July 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 28th will be given a dividend of $0.004 per share on Wednesday, September 19th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 27th. View First Quantum Minerals' Dividend History.
How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter?
First Quantum Minerals Limited (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October, 29th. The basic materials company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter. The basic materials company earned $978 million during the quarter. First Quantum Minerals had a return on equity of 6.11% and a net margin of 3.37%. View First Quantum Minerals' Earnings History.
When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Quantum Minerals?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last year. There are currently 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 coverage about FQVLF stock has been trending positive on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. First Quantum Minerals earned a news sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the basic materials company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of First Quantum Minerals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Quantum Minerals include Anglo American (NGLOY), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), SOUTH32 Ltd/S (SOUHY), FORTESCUE METAL/S (FSUGY), Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (BVN), Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ), Lundin Mining (LUNMF), VEDA RESO/PAR VTG FPD 0.1 (VDNRF), EXXARO RESOURCE/S (EXXAY), Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), IMPALA PLATINUM/S (IMPUY), Nexa Resources (NEXA), Centamin (CELTF), Pretium Resources (PVG) and Hudbay Minerals (HBM).
Who are First Quantum Minerals' key executives?
First Quantum Minerals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Philip Kelvin Rodda Pascall, Chairman & CEO (Age 70)
- Mr. Geoffrey Clive Newall, Pres & Director (Age 68)
- Mr. Hannes Otto Meyer CA (SA) BCom (Hons), Chief Financial Officer (Age 48)
- 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 $9.40.
How big of a company is First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals has a market capitalization of $6.24 billion and generates $3.31 billion in revenue each year.
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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