First Quantum Restarts Bwana Mkubwa Copper project

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM)(LSE:FQM) today reported that the company has restarted the Bwana Mkubwa copper SX/EW plant in Zambia.

The press release is quoted as saying:

The plant will process the stockpiled ore from the depleted Lonshi open pit mine. Production is expected to average approximately 800 tonnes of copper cathode per month until the end of 2010. The Company continues to seek additional sources of economically suitable feed for the plant.

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