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High copper prices lift First Quantum profits

Mineweb | May 10, 2011 | 4:47 am Base Metals Africa Copper 

Canada's First Quantum Minerals (FM.TO:Quote) reported a 37 percent rise in its first-quarter profit, as declines in copper production were more than offset by gains in the price of the metal. The Africa-focused miner said net income in the quarter...

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