First Quantum operates the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia and the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania. We are on track to become one of the world's largest nickel producers in 2012 when our two nickel projects are at steady-state operations. Our current copper projects are expected to more than triple our annual copper production to over one million tonnes.
2011 Production Forecast
| Copper (tonnes) |
265,000 |
| Average unit cost of production per pound of copper |
$1.35 |
| Gold (ounces) |
175,000 |
2010 Total Production
| Copper (tonnes) |
323,017 |
| Average unit cost of production per pound of copper |
$1.18 |
| Gold (ounces) |
191,395 |