July 27 (Reuters) - First Quantum Minerals Ltd FM.TO
* First Quantum Minerals reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.05 from continuing operations
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 loss per share $0.03
* First Quantum Minerals - Previously-disclosed market guidance for total production, production cost & capex for years 2017 to 2019 has been maintained
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd qtrly copper - production 141,912 tonnes versus 131,349 tonnes
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd qtrly nickel production 5,920 contained tonnes versus 4,982 contained tonnes
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd qtrly gold production 50,040 ounces versus 50,630 ounces
* First Quantum Minerals Ltd qtrly sales revenues $782 million versus $659 million
* Q2 revenue view $778.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly basic and diluted loss per share $0.05