First Quantum Minerals Announces a Fatality at Its Cobre Panama Project

NEWS RELEASE

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August 20, 2018

www.first-quantum.com

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS ANNOUNCES A FATALITY AT ITS

COBRE PANAMA PROJECT

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”, TSX Symbol “FM”) regrets to

announce that a worker at its Cobre Panama project passed away today following a fall whilst constructing

an electrical transmission line in the tailings management facility area. A second worker was injured in the

same incident and has been transferred to hospital.

Cobre Panama has advised the relevant authorities and will assist their investigations. An internal

investigation into the accident is underway.

First Quantum extends its deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased, and will work to provide all

the necessary support for both employees’ families and colleagues during this difficult time.

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]