First Quantum Discussed Funding With Chinese Officials: Reuters

First Quantum executives discussed funding and business options involving top investor Jiangxi Copper with Chinese officials last week, Reuters reports, citing unidentified people.

• Topics included potential for Jiangxi Copper to gain influence on First Quantum’s board decisions
• Also discussed the future of First Quantum’s Zambian assets and the prospect of Jiangxi buying its disputed copper concentrates inventory from Panama
• First Quantum declined to comment to Reuters; Jiangxi Copper didn’t respond to queries from Reuters

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