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First Quantum Management Commentary Attributes Q3 2026 Earnings Improvement to Higher Realized Metal Prices

By Public Technologies
  • First Quantum Minerals management commentary reported third-quarter 2026 shareholder earnings of USD 207 million versus a USD 48 million year-earlier loss.
  • Revenue rose 55% to USD 2.09 billion, driven by higher realized metal prices and increased nickel sales volumes.
  • Copper cash costs excluding Cobre Panamá increased to USD 2.4 per pound, reflecting a stronger Zambian kwacha, higher labor costs and fuel prices.
  • Cobre Panamá gross profit fell to USD 13 million from USD 128 million as stockpile processing increased operating costs.
  • Net debt decreased by USD 98 million to USD 5.31 billion, with EBITDA contributions partially offset by capital spending and financing costs.


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