First Quantum to Release Second Quarter 2018 Financial and

NEWS RELEASE

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July 9, 2018

www.first-quantum.com

FIRST QUANTUM TO RELEASE SECOND QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL AND

OPERATING RESULTS ON JULY 30, 2018

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”, TSX Symbol “FM”) will publish its second

quarter 2018 financial and operating results on Monday July 30, 2018 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

July 31, 2018.

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

Date: July 31, 2018

Time: 9:00 am (EDT); 2:00 pm (BST); 6:00 am (PDT)

Webcast: www.first-quantum.com

Dial in: North America: (toll free) (877) 291-4570

North America and international: 1 (647) 788-4919

United Kingdom: (toll free) 0-800-051-7107

Replay: Available from noon (Eastern) on July 31, 2018 until 11:59 pm (Eastern) on August 14, 2018

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

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

Passcode: 6282328

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]