First Quantum to Host a Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Claims BY the Zambia Revenue Authority

NEWS RELEASE

18-10

March 21, 2018

www.first-quantum.com

FIRST QUANTUM TO HOST A CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST TO

DISCUSS CLAIMS BY THE ZAMBIA REVENUE AUTHORITY

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”, TSX Symbol “FM”) will host a conference

call and webcast on Wednesday March 21, 2018 to discuss the previously reported claims by the Zambia Revenue

Authority.

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

Date: March 21, 2018

Time: 9:00 am (EST); 1:00 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 March 21, until 11:59 pm (Eastern) on March 28, 2018

North America: (toll free) (800) 585-8367

North America and international: 1 (416) 621-4642

Passcode: 2891019

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]