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Jeffrey Stafford
EUR 98.48 For Business Accounts Only

First Quantum Continues to Look Overvalued Given Our Long-Term Copper View

We're slightly increasing our First Quantum fair value estimate to CAD 5.40 per share from CAD 5.20 to reflect positive time value of money effects since our last update. Our no-moat rating for First Quantum is intact, as is our extreme uncertainty rating. We continue to believe First Quantum's shares are considerably overvalued, as they currently trade near CAD 13.50 per share.
We think the primary discrepancy between our value for First Quantum and the market's is the long-term outlook copper ...
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

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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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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We have operations in 27 countries.

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Jeffrey Stafford

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