First Quantum to Release Second Quarter 2013 Financial and Operating Results on July 31, 2013

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 07/19/13 — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. („First Quantum“ or the „Company“) (TSX: FM)(LSE: FQM) will publish its second quarter 2013 financial and operating results on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 after the close of the TSX. The Company-s President, Clive Newall, will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, August 1, 2013.

Conference call and webcast details are as follows:

The conference call replay will be available until 11:59 pm (PDT) on August 8, 2013.

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Contacts:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
North American contact: Sharon Loung
Director, Investor Relations
(647) 346-3934 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 688-6577
(604) 688-3818 (FAX)

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
United Kingdom contact: Clive Newall
President
+44 140 327 3484
+44 140 327 3494 (FAX)