Does First Quantum Minerals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Quantum Minerals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Quantum Minerals. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Quantum Minerals?

81% of First Quantum Minerals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Quantum Minerals 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Quantum Minerals?

Engineer (4) , Electrician (3) , Mining Engineer (3) , Planner (3) , Process Operator (3) , Safety Officer (3) , Accounts Payable (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Coordinator (2) , Diesel Mechanic (2) , Electrical Supervisor (2) , Graduate Engineer Trainee (2) , Heavy Duty Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic (2)

What are the pros of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Good people" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good salaries compared to other careers in Africa" ((in 6 reviews)); "Actively support training and career development" ((in 5 reviews)); "safety is a adhered.they" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Career Progression on clear" ((in 4 reviews)); "Some deadweight senior managers" ((in 3 reviews)); "Paying of tax to government was always on time." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and demanding workload" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management is focused in the few within the "old boys club"." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)

Philip K. R. Pascall

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

First Quantum Minerals has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Quantum Minerals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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183 reviews

5.0

Jan 23, 2026

Great Team and Work Environment

It support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great communication and positive outlook

Cons

Long hours some of the time

2.0

Aug 12, 2025

Poor growth

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hardly any to speak of.

Cons

Not much in the way of growth and often work with unqualified in senior positions some without tertiary education. Pervasive throughout the company and adversely affects long term strategy and growth

3.0

Jul 9, 2025

Mechanic

Diesel mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The contract ended and not renewed

Cons

I accepted the lay off as company concluded

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