Ropes & Gray has advised the initial purchasers on the offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2036 by First Quantum Minerals. First Quantum Minerals is a leading international mining and metals company engaged primarily in exploration, mine development and the production of copper, gold, zinc and nickel. The notes successfully priced on February 11, 2026, with an upsize from the initial offering amount. The proceeds of the notes were used to fund the repayment of certain First Quantum Minerals debt.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by finance partner Michael Kazakevich, with support from associates Dimos Papanikolaou and Matteo Bonacina, and law clerk Lois Elshof. Additional support was provided by finance partner Benoit Lavigne and associate Lorenzo Russo.
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