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First Quantum swings to Q1 profit as production rises

Canadian base metals producer First Quantum Minerals has swung to a first-quarter profit as strong production at all its continuing operations underpinned rising revenues.
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to TSX- and LSE-listed First Quantum shareholders was $49-million in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $78-million a year earlier.