Jan 16 (Reuters) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd:

* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - HAS OFFERED VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT TO MORE THAN 1500 EMPLOYEES OF COBRE PANAMA MINE

* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - AFTER SECOND ROUND OF VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT PROGRAM, ABOUT 1400 COBRE PANAMÁ EMPLOYEES WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM THEIR FUNCTIONS IN PRESERVATION AND SAFE MANAGEMENT TASKS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: