The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday, Sept. 30, edition that TD Cowen analyst Craig Hutchison continues to rate First Quantum Minerals "hold." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Hutchison gave his share target a $5 boost to $30. Analysts on average target the shares at $26.42. Mr. Hutchison says in a note: "Between September 22 and 24 we attended a site tour of First Quantum's operations. The ramp up of Kansanshi's S3 expansion appears on track, and operations more broadly are tracking in line with guidance. There is also positive momentum building at Cobre Panama with the environmental audit set to begin and encouraging comments by the government towards a restart." The Globe reported on Aug. 7 that Scotia Capital analyst Orest Wowkodaw had reiterated his "sector perform" recommendation for First Quantum Minerals. The shares could then be had for $23.16. The Globe reported on July 10 and Aug. 14 that National Bank Financial analyst Shane Nagle continued to rate First Quantum "outperform." The shares could then be had for $23.58 and $23.64.