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First Quantum expanding Kansanshi

VANCOUVER-based copper producer First Quantum Minerals says it will expand capacity at its recently commissioned Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia to take advantage of current strong commodity prices.

Rebecca Keenan
First Quantum expanding Kansanshi

The company will spend US$29 million to expand the sulphide circuit to 8Mt, increasing production to 145,000t (91,000t forecast this year) from 2006 to 2009. Output will take the form or about 70,000t...

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