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First Quantum Minerals reviews

3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)
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Philip K. R. Pascall

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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
3.0
Dec 14, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Willing to Provide World Class training and certification -Great exposure to world class equipment -Great recognition

Cons

-Remuneration not fair to locals -Stressful environment that can become toxic at times

2.0
Sep 4, 2023

Pay scale

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Generally having FQM looks good on the CV

Cons

I do not believe that any engineer should be getting less than k35,000 working at a copper mine

2.0
Feb 5, 2023

Africa sites

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company housing, schooling and medical benefits

Cons

Expected to complete 65+ hours weeks long rotations for FIFO 10-3. Not a top tier Salary, negotiations were very acrimonious. Career development opportunities few and far between.

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