Oct 27 (Reuters) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd FM.TO
* First Quantum Minerals reports third quarter 2016 results
* Q3 earnings per share $0.05
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.07 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd - Qtrly copper production and sales of 142,721 tonnes and 136,051 tonnes, respectively
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd - Sees FY copper production, excluding sentinel, based on performance to date to 385,000 tonnes
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd - Sees FY net capital expenditure estimate, after contributions from third-parties, increased to approximately $770 million Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN5B83nH Further company coverage: FM.TO