First Quantum Announces $500 Million Partial Redemption of 2023 Notes

(In United States dollars, except where noted otherwise)

TORONTO, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum” or the "Company”) (TSX:FM) today announced that it has issued a notice of partial redemption for $500 million of its outstanding 7.250% Senior Notes due April, 2023 (Rule 144A: ISIN US335934AK15; CUSIP 335934AK1; Reg S: ISIN USC3535CAF52; CUSIP C3535CAF5) (the "2023 Notes”) for April 5, 2022 (the "Redemption Date”).

As specified in the notice of partial redemption relating to the redemption of the 2023 Notes, the portion of the outstanding 2023 Notes to be redeemed will be redeemed on a lottery drawing basis at a redemption price (the "Redemption Price”) of 100.000% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, and will be paid to holders of record selected by lot and notified by the Depositary Trust Company (DTC) to such holders in accordance with DTC rules and procedures. The aggregate principal amount outstanding following such partial redemption of the 2023 Notes will be $500 million.

The information in this announcement does not constitute a notice of redemption of the 2023 Notes, or an offer (or a solicitation of an offer) to purchase or to sell the remaining 2023 Notes or any other securities.

DTC shall inform its participants in accordance with its own rules and procedures. DTCs participants may act as custodians/intermediaries for Noteholders who will distribute the notice to their clients in accordance with their own service level agreements.

For further information, the Noteholders should contact DTC or alternatively their service provider (i.e. custodian) who in turn should follow up with DTC for more information.

For other company related queries please visit our website at www.first-quantum.com or contact:

Bonita To, Director Investor Relations
(416) 361-6400 Toll-free: 1 (888) 688-6577
E-Mail: info@fqml.com

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