First Quantum Minerals Ltd. reported preliminary production and sales results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, copper production was 158,304 tonnes against 154,319 tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 48,039 ounces against 51,904 ounces a year ago. Zinc production was 7,687 tonnes against 3,556 tonnes a year ago.

For the quarter, copper sales were 156,212 tonnes against 151,905 tonnes a year ago. Gold sales was 53,221 ounces against 50,723 ounces a year ago. Zinc sales were 8,268 tonnes against 3,282 tonnes a year ago.

For the year, copper production was 605,853 tonnes against 573,963 tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 185,414 ounces against 199,736 ounces a year ago. Zinc production was 26,807 tonnes against 20,723 tonnes a year ago.

For the year, copper sales were 596,513 tonnes against 580,130 tonnes a year ago. Gold sales was 193,072 ounces against 201,376 ounces a year ago. Zinc sales were 26,112 tonnes against 21,851 tonnes a year ago.