First Quantum Minerals

LUZAKA (Capital Markets in Africa) – First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has asked Zambia’s attorney general to block criminal proceedings that may be brought against its directors by the state-controlled mining-investment company. The copper producer, based in Vancouver, said it’s been “reliably informed” that ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc is considering charging its directors, Matt Pascall, operations director at First Quantum, said in a letter to the attorney general, a copy of which was sent to Bloomberg and confirmed by…