First Quantum to Release Third Quarter 2018 Financial and Operating Results on October 29, 2018

TORONTO, October 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the "Company", TSX Symbol "FM") will publish its third quarter 2018 financial and operating results on Monday October 29, 2018 after the close of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company's President, Clive Newall, will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Tuesday October 30, 2018.

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

Date: October 30, 2018 Time: 9:00 am (EDT); 2:00 pm (BST); 6:00 am (PDT) Webcast: www.first-quantum.com Dial in: North America: (toll free) (877) 291-4570 North America and international: 1 (647) 788-4919 United Kingdom: (toll free) 0-800-051-7107 Available from noon (EDT) on October 30, 2018 until 11:59 pm (EST) on Replay: November 13, 2018 North America: (toll free) (800) 585-8367 North America and international: 1 (416) 621-4642 Passcode: 5499405

Management Update 

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Doddridge to the position of Director, Investor Relations to cover a long term leave.  During her career Ms. Doddridge has formulated and executed the investor relations strategy for numerous high profile companies and has been the recipient of several awards recognizing her efforts and performance.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
G. Clive Newall
President

For further information visit our website at www.first-quantum.com

North American contact: Lisa Doddridge, Director, Investor Relations, Tel: (416) 361-3752, Toll Free: 1 (888) 688-6577, E-Mail: lisa.doddridge@fqml.com; United Kingdom contact: Clive Newall, President, Tel: +44 140 327 3484, Fax: +44 140 327 3494, E-Mail: clive.newall@fqml.com