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. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has strategic alliance with Japan Gold Corp. to explore four of its prospective lithocap projects. 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 TSE
Industry Industrial Metals & Minerals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Current SymbolTSE:FM
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone+1-604-6886577
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio69.74
Current Ratio2.12
Quick Ratio1.18
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio64.64
Forward P/E Ratio11.36
P/E Growth0.42
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesC$3.80 billion
Price / Sales2.12
Cash FlowC$1.67 per share
Price / Cash Flow6.99
Book ValueC$13.57 per share
Price / Book0.86
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees20,000
Outstanding Shares689,391,000
Market CapC$0.00
OptionableOptionable
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock symbol?
First Quantum Minerals trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "FM."
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, August 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 19th will be given a dividend of 0.005 per share on Wednesday, September 19th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.02%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 27th. View First Quantum Minerals' Dividend History.
How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter?
First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSE:FM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October, 29th. The company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.24 billion. View First Quantum Minerals' Earnings History.
When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FM?
14 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for First Quantum Minerals' stock. Their forecasts range from C$9.75 to C$30.00. On average, they expect First Quantum Minerals' share price to reach C$19.22 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 64.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for First Quantum Minerals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Quantum Minerals?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 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 FM stock have trended somewhat positive on Saturday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing 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 daily sentiment score of 1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock'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 0694758 BC (GRG), 3D Resources (DDD), 5N Plus (VNP), 92 Resources (NTY), Abacus Mining and Exploration (AME), Abitibi Royalties (RZZ), Acacia Coal (AJC), A-Cap Resources (ACB), Accent Resources (ACS), ActivEX (AIV), Adamera Minerals (ADZ), Advantage Lithium (AAL), Adventus Zinc (ADZN), AEX Gold (AEX) and Afarak Group (AFRK).
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 FM and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock price today?
One share of FM stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$11.70.
What is First Quantum Minerals' official website?
How can I contact First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals' mailing address is 543 Granville St 14th Floor, VANCOUVER, BC V6C 1X8, Canada. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-6886577.
MarketBeat Community Rating for First Quantum Minerals (TSE FM)
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