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May 13, 2026

First Quantum Minerals Growth Potential

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Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy rating on First Quantum Minerals, highlighting its 260% production growth potential through a massive project pipeline in Zambia, Panama, Argentina, and Peru. The stock remains their top copper pick with a price target of C$44.00.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.First Quantum has massive growth potential, with capacity to increase copper production by 260% by 2035-2040 to c.1.6Mtpa.
  • 2.The eventual re-start of the Cobre Panama mine is considered a major catalyst for the stock.
  • 3.La Granja in Peru has been identified as one of the top two open-pit copper projects globally by resources.

Table of Contents

  • La Granja Technical Report Update
  • Valuation and Key Risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities

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Authors

Marcio FaridEmerson VieiraHenrique Marques

Securities

FM.TO

Themes

Copper Production GrowthDeleveraging and Balance Sheet ManagementESG and Social Licensing in Mining

Regions

North AmericaLatin AmericaAfricaCanadaZambiaPanama