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First Quantum Publishes 2025 Sustainability Reports and Commits to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
(In United States dollars, except where noted otherwise) TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
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[{"type":"text","content":"First Quantum Publishes 2025 Sustainability Reports and Commits to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management\n(In United States dollars, except where noted otherwise) TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) has published its sustainability reports for 2025. The Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report is the Company’s primary sustainability report, setting out its sustainability performance. The Company has also published its Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”)-aligned Climate Change Report. “2025 was a year of continued progress for the Company, as we remained focused on safety, environmental stewardship and maintaining strong relationships with our host communities,” said Tristan Pascall, Chief Executive Officer. “As global demand for copper and other critical minerals continues to grow, we are focused on producing these materials responsibly while delivering meaningful economic value through employment, local procurement and community investment in the countries where we operate.” First Quantum has committed to aligning its tailings storage facilities with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (“GISTM”), a globally recognized framework for responsible tailings management. The Company will adopt a risk-based approach, with all facilities expected to align with the GISTM by the end of 2030, prioritizing facilities classified under GISTM as higher risk for potential accelerated alignment. This commitment reinforces governance, independent technical oversight, and lifecycle management across the Company’s operations. Zambia remains central to the Company’s long-term strategy. In 2025, First Quantum achieved commercial production at the Kansanshi S3 Expansion, underlining the Company’s long-term commitment and continued economic contribution in the country. At the peak of construction, over 2,500 Zambians and 535 local Zambian companies worked on the project alongside FQM’s in-house teams, gaining skills and capacity that will serve them long after the completion of S3. The Company recognizes the importance of support...