First Quantum to Release Fourth Quarter and Year 2017

NEWS RELEASE 18-02 January 26, 2018

www.first-quantum.com

FIRST QUANTUM TO RELEASE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”, TSX Symbol “FM”) will publish its fourth quarter and year 2017 financial and operating results on Monday February 12, 2018 followed by a conference call and webcast

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

Date: February 12, 2018 Time: 9:00 am (EST); 2:00 pm (GMT); 6:00 am (PST)

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

Replay: Available from noon (Eastern) on February 12, until 11:59 pm (Eastern) on February 19, 2018 North America: (toll free) (800) 585-8367 North America and international: 1 (416) 621-4642

Passcode: 4089109

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: Sharon Loung, Director, Investor Relations Tel: (647) 346-3934 Fax: (604) 688-3818 Toll Free: 1 (888) 688-6577 E-Mail: [email protected]

United Kingdom contact: Clive Newall, President Tel: +44 140 327 3484 Fax: +44 140 327 3494 E-Mail: [email protected]