First Quantum Confirms Labour Dispute at Its Kansanshi Mine in Zambia

(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/04/12 -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX: FM)(LSE: FQM) ("First Quantum" or the "Company") today confirmed that production at its Kansanshi copper/gold mine in Zambia is currently suspended due to a labour dispute which started on January 3, 2012.
"Every effort is being made to understand and resolve the issues behind the dispute and we will keep our stakeholders informed of developments as warranted," commented Philip Pascall, First Quantum's Chairman and CEO.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
G. Clive Newall, President
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - North American Contact
Sharon Loung
Director, Investor Relations
(647) 346-3934 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 688-6577
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - United Kingdom Contact
Clive Newall
President
+44 140 327 3484
+44 140 327 3494 (FAX)
Maitland - United Kingdom Contact
Brian Cattell
+44 207 379 5151
Maitland - United Kingdom Contact
James Devas
+44 207 379 5151
+44 20 7379 6161 (FAX)
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Datum: 04.01.2012 - 21:10 Uhr
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