First Quantum Minerals Ltd. announced operating and sales results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported copper production of 146,101 tonnes against 115,885 tonnes a year ago. Nickel production was 6,205 contained tonnes against 7,653 contained tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 54,234 ounces against 53,889 ounces a year ago. Zinc production was 11,084 ounces compared to 9,605 ounces a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported copper production of 539,458 tonnes against 411,025 tonnes a year ago. Nickel production was 23,624 contained tonnes against 26,668 contained tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 214,012 ounces against 211,067 ounces a year ago. Zinc production was 28,862 ounces compared to 41,139 ounces a year ago.

For the quarter, the company reported Copper sales of 136,265 tonnes against 119,534 tonnes a year ago. Nickel sales were 6,073 contained tonnes against 8,584 contained tonnes a year ago. Gold sales were 45,620 ounces against 57,958 ounces a year ago. Zinc sales were 11,971 tonnes compared to 11,036 tonnes a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported Copper sales of 535,613 tonnes against 391,653 tonnes a year ago. Nickel sales were 25,882 contained tonnes against 26,934 contained tonnes a year ago. Gold sales were 232,783 ounces against 213,927 ounces a year ago. Zinc sales were 27,361 tonnes compared to 41,618 tonnes a year ago.