First Quantum Minerals Ltd: Update post Downgrade to Caa2, Stable Outlook
Continued strong dependence on Zambian operations and deterioration in operating and financial performance in the wake of the coronavirus crisis underpin FQM's ratings downgrade to Caa2.First Quantum Minerals is engaged in the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, platinum-group elements and acid, and related activities including exploration and development. Co. has operating mines located in Zambia, Australia, Finland, Turkey, Spain and Mauritania. Co. is developing the Trident project in Zambia, the Cobre Panama copper project in Panama, exploring the Haquira copper deposit in Peru and the Taca Taca copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry deposit in Argentina. Co.'s operating segments are individual mine development projects or mine operations. The Corporate and Other segment evaluates and acquires new mineral properties and includes Co.'s metal marketing division.
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