First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQM) is a mining and metals company. It is engaged in mineral exploration, development, mining and refining of metals and minerals. The company produces LME grade A copper cathode, concentrated copper, gold and sulphuric acid. Currently, FQM is operating two mines, namely, Kanshanshi (80% owned) in Zambia, Guelb Moghrein (100% owned) in Mauritania. The company also has presence in five development projects such as Ravensthorpe (Australia), Kevitsa (Finland), Sentinel (Zambia), Haquira (Peru), Enterprise (Zambia). The company is aiming to become a significant nickel producer in the near future. FQM is headquartered at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Key Recent Developments

Aug 12, 2011: First Quantum Minerals Announces Resignation Of Mark Bolton As CFO

This comprehensive SWOT profile of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Key words

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List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Key Facts
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Key Employees
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Key Employee Biographies
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Major Products and Services
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - History
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Company Statement
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Business Description
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Strengths
Strength - Operating Mines – Kanshanshi and Guelb Moghrein
Strength - Robust Pipeline of Projects
Strength - Strong Liquidity Position
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Declining Profitability Position
Weakness - Suspension of Operations at Frontier Mine
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Advancing Growth and Diversification Strategy
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions
Opportunity - Rising Copper demand
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Threats
Threat - Currency Fluctuations
Threat - Stringent Environmental Regulations
Threat - Volatility in Commodity Prices
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Recent Developments
Aug 12, 2011: First Quantum Minerals Announces Resignation Of Mark Bolton As CFO
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About Us
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Key Facts
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Key Employees
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Key Employee Biographies
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Major Products and Services
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., History
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Other Locations
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Subsidiaries
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Key Competitors
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Ratios based on current share price
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Annual Ratios
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Interim Ratios
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Performance Chart (2006 - 2010)
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Ratio Charts

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