First Quantum Minerals Declares an Interim Dividend of CDN $0.0504 Per Share

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 30, 2014) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the "Company"), (TSX:FM)(LSE:FQM) will pay an interim dividend of CDN $0.0504 per share in respect of the financial year ending December 31, 2014.

The dividend will be paid on September 19, 2014 to shareholders of record on August 28, 2014. The ex-dividend date is August 26, 2014.

The dividends paid are considered eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

G. Clive Newall, President

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - North American contact:
Sharon Loung
Director, Investor Relations
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - United Kingdom contact:
Clive Newall
President
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