First Quantum Minerals Reports Resumption of Construction Activity at Cobre Panama Project


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 9, 2014) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or "the Company") (TSX:FM)(LSE:FQM) today reported that construction activity at its Cobre Panama copper project has resumed.

Following discussions with union officials, the site was re-opened on Saturday July 5, 2014 and site activities are ramping up under the new roster of 21 days of work with seven days off.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

G. Clive Newall, President

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Contact Information:

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - North American contact:
Sharon Loung
Director, Investor Relations
(647) 346-3934 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 688-6577
(604) 688-3818 (FAX)
sharon.loung@fqml.com

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - United Kingdom contact:
Clive Newall
President
+44 140 327 3484
+44 140 327 3494 (FAX)
clive.newall@fqml.com
www.first-quantum.com