March 24 (Reuters) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd FM.TO :
* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - PRODUCTION AND SALES REMAIN STABLE IN CURRENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAINS ITS PRODUCTION GUIDANCE FOR YEAR
* FIRST QUANTUM - CAPITAL SPENDING IS BEING REVIEWED COMPANYWIDE WITH POTENTIAL TO DEFER SOME CAPITAL SPENDING ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR.
* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - OPERATING COSTS AT ALL SITES ARE BEING REVIEWED TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER REDUCE COSTS.
* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - IMPLEMENTED A TEMPORARY SALARY REDUCTION OF 20% FOR CERTAIN SENIOR STAFF INCLUDING CEO.