First Quantum to boost copper output by up to 25% this year

Canadian mining company First Quantum on Thursday reported its highest-ever yearly copper production and said that it could increase its output by up to 25% this year.

The miner, which in October declared commercial production at its new Cobre Panama mine, produced 702 000 t of copper in 2019, an increase of 96 000 t from 2018 production.