First Quantum Plans $5.25B Investment in Argentina Copper Project

Published: Mar 11, 2026 09:38

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Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals plans to invest about $5.25 billion in the Taca-Taca copper project in Argentina. The development is expected to create roughly 4,000 construction jobs and 2,000 long-term operational positions. Analysts say the project could become an important new source of global copper supply.

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