First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - About Us - Governance

Our commitment to act responsibly is essential to First Quantum's success and our ability to generate shareholder value. Our sound corporate governance practices, and their regular review, are essential to the well-being of the Company and its shareholders.

Our governance practices are consistent with the requirements of Canadian National Instrument 58-101 - Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices and the guidance suggested under National Policy 58-201 - Corporate Governance Guidelines. Our corporate governance framework governs how our Board operates through detailed Board and Board Committee charters which set out clearly how the Board manages its governance obligations. There are clear descriptions setting out the responsibilities of the Chairman and CEO and the Lead Independent Director. On an annual basis, the Board reviews and updates the board manual which contains details of the governance framework and key policies to ensure that they remain relevant and appropriate.

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CEO duties and responsibilities

Chairman duties and responsibilities

Code of Conduct

Diversity Policy

Disclosure Policy

Environmental Policy

Human Rights Policy

Insider Trading Policy

Lead Independent Director duties and responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Policy

Social Policy

Whistleblower Policy

Governance and Articles

Our Chairman is Philip Pascall. In this role he leads the Board and is a chief proponent of governance, assisted by the Corporate Secretary.

Our Lead Independent Director is Robert Harding, who, together with the Chairman, oversees the effectiveness of the Board’s individual members, and of its operation as a whole through the annual effectiveness review process. The outcomes and recommendations from the review inform the steps taken to improve Board efficacy, which is monitored throughout the year in consultation with the other Directors.

Further information on these key roles and other key documentation as required by Sec. 473 of the TSX Company Manual can be found below:

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Articles of Association

Certificate of Amalgamation

Certificate of Continuance

Majority Voting Policy

These articles were approved at the Annual and Special Meeting held on May 7, 2020.