Record Q2 earnings for First Quantum (August 08, 2006)

Vancouver -- A continued robust copper market propelled First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FQM-L, FQVLF-O) to record 2006 second quarter profits of US$150.5 million (US$2.33 per share), up 419% over the corresponding quarter of last year.Q2 net earnings, almost matching that...