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 Industrial Metals & Minerals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
CIKN/A
Phone+1-604-6886577
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesC$3.97 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees21,300
Next Earnings Date4/29/2019 (Confirmed)
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 Thursday, February 14th. Investors of record on Monday, April 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.005 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a yield of 0.03%. 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 (TSE:FM) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 14th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.02. The firm earned $1.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.29 billion. View First Quantum Minerals' Earnings History.
When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FM?
16 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for First Quantum Minerals' stock. Their forecasts range from C$13.60 to C$27.00. On average, they anticipate First Quantum Minerals' stock price to reach C$19.14 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for First Quantum Minerals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Quantum Minerals?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 10 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 headlines about FM stock have trended very positive recently, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. First Quantum Minerals earned a media sentiment score of 3.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the 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 next several days.
Who are some of First Quantum Minerals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Quantum Minerals include BHP Group (BHP), Rio Tinto Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (RIO), Anglo American (AAL), Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Teck Resources (TECK.B), South32 (S32), Antofagasta (ANTO), South32 (S32), Cameco (CCO), Fresnillo (FRES), Whitehaven Coal (WHC), BRP (DOO), Iluka Resources (ILU), Polymetal International (POLY) and KAZ Minerals (KAZ).
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 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$15.93.
How big of a company is First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals has a market capitalization of C$10.92 billion and generates C$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 St 14th Floor, VANCOUVER, BC V6C 1X8, Canada. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-6886577.
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