First Quantum Minerals Ltd Our OperationsThe copper gold operation is located 250km northeast of the capital Nouakchott near the town of Akjoujt The Guelb Moghrein deposit was first developed in the early 1970s by Anglo American Corporation however it closed in 1977 due to technical difficulties and high fuel prices First Quantum re commenced production in 2006 and we increased our investment with plant upgrades in 2008 and a