Gunnison Copper hits first copper production at Johnson Camp mine - ICYMI

Core Insights - Gunnison Copper Corp has achieved its first production at the Johnson Camp mine, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][4][11] - The company is focused on producing grade one copper for the U.S. supply chain, with support from partners like Newton and Rio Tinto [5][6] Production and Operations - Mining at the Johnson Camp began in January, with the solvent extraction electrowinning plant starting operations in July [4] - Over 200,000 pounds of copper were produced last week, with plans to deliver to the domestic market soon [9] - The company aims to ramp up oxide production and introduce new copper production by late September, with full operations expected by Q4 [9] Partnerships and Support - Partnerships with companies and government entities are crucial for the success of U.S. copper production [6][7] - The Department of Energy provided a grant earlier this year to support domestic copper production, which the company plans to monetize in Q4 [2][7] Safety and Workforce - The company emphasizes safety, having gone over 11 years without a lost time injury, and aims for employees to return home better than when they arrived [8] Future Outlook - The flagship Gunnison project is expected to highlight economic improvements and demonstrate viability through a preliminary assessment set to be released in early 2026 [10]