First Quantum Minerals Ltd. announced preliminary production results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. For the quarter, the company reported copper production of 206,000 tonnes against 202,000 tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 73,000 ounces against 75,000 ounces a year ago. Nickel production was 6,000 tonnes against 3,000 ounces a year ago.
For the year, the company reported copper production of 776,000 tonnes against 816,000 tonnes a year ago. Gold production was 286,000 ounces against 312,000 ounces a year ago. Nickel production was 22,000 tonnes against 17,000 ounces a year ago.