First Quantum posts Q2 net profit on USD 271 million disposal gain, company says hedge losses weigh on underlying result

PUBT · 1d ago
First Quantum posts Q2 net profit on USD 271 million disposal gain, company says hedge losses weigh on underlying result
  • For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, net earnings attributable to shareholders rose to USD 136 million, driven by a USD 271 million disposal gain.
  • Adjusted loss widened to USD 106 million as gross profit fell to USD 297 million, reflecting USD 164 million realized losses on sales hedges.
  • EBITDA was USD 400 million; results included a negative USD 51 million contribution from Cobre Panamá tied to preservation costs.
  • Copper production increased to 100,487 tonnes on stronger output at Kansanshi and Sentinel; copper C1 cash cost excluding Cobre Panamá rose to USD 2.48 per lb.
  • Net debt increased to USD 5.41 billion, mainly due to USD 322 million of capital spending and USD 199 million of taxes paid.


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