First Quantum Minerals Reports 146 Percent Surge in Quarterly Profits

Mining Weekly reported that First Quantum Minerals has reported a 146% jump in profits for the last quarter, mostly due to a surge in copper and gold sales.

As quoted in the market report:

Net earnings attributable to shareholders rose to $186.7-million, or 39c per share, in the fourth quarter, from $76-million, or 16c per share, a year earlier.

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