First Quantum Provides Notice of Third Quarter Results Release

NEWS RELEASE 19-19 October 8, 2019

www.first-quantum.com

FIRST QUANTUM PROVIDES NOTICE OF THIRD QUARTER RESULTS RELEASE

TORONTO, Ontario (October 8, 2019) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or “the Company”) (TSX:FM) will release third quarter 2019 financial and operating results on Monday October 28, 2019 after the close of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company’s President, Clive Newall, will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at 9:00 am (EDT).

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

Date: October 29, 2019 Time: 9:00 am (EDT); 1:00 pm (BST); 6:00 am (PDT)

Webcast: www.first-quantum.com

Dial in: North America (toll free): (877) 291-4570 North America and international: (647) 788-4919

Replay: Available from noon (EDT) on October 29, 2019 until 11:59 pm (EDT) on November 20, 2019 North America (toll free): (800) 585-8367 North America and international: (416) 621-4642

Passcode: 7902779

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: Lisa Doddridge, Director, Investor Relations Tel: (416) 361-6400 Toll-free: 1 (888) 688-6577

United Kingdom contact: Clive Newall, President Tel: +44 7802 721663 E-Mail: [email protected]