FIRST Quantum Minerals says it attained a gross profit of $297 million in the second quarter of 2026. The company also posted $136 million in net earnings attributable to shareholders in the same period. Responding to a query, Wednesday, FQM Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall said the quarter set the company up for stronger free cash flow in the second half, with hedges now behind it and key assets performing. He also pointed out that the company continued to deliver steady operations and remained well positioned for improved production for the second half of the year with continued strong performance from the S3 circuit at Kansanshi. “Today reports results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 of...