First Quantum Exploring Zambian Asset Sales
First Quantum Exploring Zambian Asset Sales
First Quantum Minerals (OTCPK: FQVLF) is exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in its Zambian copper operations.
第一量子礦業（場外交易代碼：FQVLF）正在探索出售其贊比亞銅業務少數股權的可能性。
Following the recent turmoil in the nickel market, the Vancouver, Canada-based company is consolidating its portfolio and focusing on reopening its key asset in Panama.
繼最近鎳市場動盪之後，這家總部位於加拿大溫哥華的公司正在整合其投資組合，並專注於重新開放其在巴拿馬的關鍵資產。
First Quantum has signed non-disclosure agreements with several interested parties. Chairman Robert Harding noted that they are yet to expect the due diligence process to start.
First Quantum已與多個利益相關方簽署了保密協議。董事長羅伯特·哈丁指出，他們尚未預計盡職調查程序會開始。
"We're busy getting the data room available for people to be able to look at the data, but there isn't a specific time frame. It'll take whatever it takes for those other organizations to go through the data room and make decisions, and come back to us with potential proposals," Harding told Bloomberg.
“我們正忙於讓數據室可供人們查看數據，但沒有具體的時間範圍。這些其他組織需要不惜一切代價才能通過數據室做出決策，然後向我們提出潛在的提案，” 哈丁告訴彭博社。
The Zambian copper assets under consideration include the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines. These assets have been crucial for the company, with Zambia accounting for approximately half of its copper production last year.
正在考慮的贊比亞銅礦資產包括Sentinel和Kansanshi礦。這些資產對該公司至關重要，贊比亞去年約佔其銅產量的一半。
First Quantum also has the Fishtie copper project near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
First Quantum還在與剛果民主共和國接壤的邊境附近有Fishtie銅礦項目。
This joint venture with Zambia's Mimosa Resources is set to begin production in 2026.
這家與贊比亞含羞草資源的合資企業定於2026年開始生產。
Speculations about First Quantum selling its Zambian mines circulated earlier this year, fueled by market rumors indicating interest from Chinese state-owned Jiangxi Copper (OTCPK: JIAXF).
今年早些時候，有關First Quantum出售其贊比亞礦山的猜測流傳開來，市場傳言表明中國國有企業江西銅業（OTCPK：JIAXF）對此感興趣。
However, the company denied such plans, stating its commitment to Zambian operations — such as the S3 expansion at its Kansanshi mine. Since then, the company has raised around $1 billion through a bought deal offering to reduce debt and bolster its liquidity.
但是，該公司否認了此類計劃，表示致力於贊比亞的業務，例如其Kansanshi礦的S3擴建項目。從那時起，該公司通過收購交易籌集了約10億美元，以減少債務並增加其流動性。
Zambia is the second-largest African copper producer, with an ambitious plan to ramp up the copper output to 3 million tons — supported by the recent KoBold Metals discovery. However, its mining sector faces significant hurdles, including declining ore quality, heavy reliance on hydroelectric power, and uncertainties in taxation policies.
贊比亞是非洲第二大銅生產國，在KoBold Metals最近發現的支持下，其雄心勃勃的計劃是將銅產量提高到300萬噸。但是，其採礦業面臨重大障礙，包括礦石質量下降、對水力發電的嚴重依賴以及稅收政策的不確定性。
These challenges threaten local investments, and potential investors must conduct detailed due diligence before committing.
這些挑戰威脅着本地投資，潛在投資者在做出承諾之前必須進行詳細的盡職調查。
As discussions regarding the potential sale of its Zambian assets progress, First Quantum seeks a partner interested in the existing operations and future projects. This approach aligns with the company's vision of sustainable growth and development in Zambia's mining sector.
隨着關於可能出售贊比亞資產的討論的進展，First Quantum正在尋找對現有業務和未來項目感興趣的合作伙伴。這種方法符合該公司對贊比亞採礦業可持續增長和發展的願景。
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