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First Quantum Confirms Labour Dispute at Its Kansanshi Mine in Zambia


Published on 2012-01-04 13:16:36 - Market Wire
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January 04, 2012 16:10 ET

First Quantum Confirms Labour Dispute at Its Kansanshi Mine in Zambia

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2012) -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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