first quantum minerals ltd annual report for the year 2000 based on a proven track record of building and operating low cost mining mineral processing metal refining operations in africa is committed to achieving positive returns its shareholders while promoting health safety development employees enriching environment communities which it operates rapidly growing integrated metals company whose principal activities include exploration smelting focused copper cobalt sectors zambia 100 owned bwana mkubwa mine sulphuric acid plant an effective 44 interest nkana refinery mufulira smelter s common shares are listed trading toronto stock exchange symbol fm alternative investment market operated by london fqm reporting currency united states dollar all amounts this expressed dollars unless indicated otherwise cautionary statement certain information