Sentinel

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals’ on Tuesday reported that its Zambian copper operations, which include the Kansanshi mine, smelter and the Sentinel project, are being consistently provided a total of approximately 285MW. This power supply allows...

Zambia – On Thursday 6 August 2015, full power supply was restored to First Quantum Minerals Kansanshi operation and Sentinel project by ZESCO, Zambia’s state-run power company. This follows the receipt of notice of the...

On Saturday, 25 July, Zambia power reductions were initiated and electricity supply to First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi operation, including the smelter was reduced to 117 MW from the steady-state level of 153 MW. This is following...

First Quantum Minerals’ or FQM Zambia's new copper smelter in Zambia is performing so well since its hot commissioning start in February 2015, the company expects to declare commercial production in Q3, ahead of...