Imperial Reports Mount Polley Production Update for 2025 Third Quarter

Core Viewpoint - Imperial Metals Corporation reported a decrease in copper and gold production from the Mount Polley mine in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, attributed to lower grades and recovery rates despite increased mill throughput [1][2][3]. Production Summary - Copper production for Q3 2025 was 7.655 million pounds, down from 9.822 million pounds in Q3 2024, while gold production was 9,285 ounces, slightly lower than 9,527 ounces in the previous year [2][5]. - Mill throughput increased by 5% in Q3 2025, with 1.780 million tonnes treated compared to 1.694 million tonnes in Q3 2024 [3][5]. - For the first nine months of 2025, copper production was slightly lower, totaling 26.055 million pounds, while gold production increased by 4.8% to 30,967 ounces compared to the same period in 2024 [4][5]. Production Targets - The production targets for 2025 were set at 25-27 million pounds of copper and 35,000-40,000 ounces of gold. The company now expects to exceed the high end of the copper target, projecting around 30 million pounds, and anticipates producing about 40,000 ounces of gold, aligning with the upper target for gold [6]. Operational Insights - The Phase 4 pushback of the Springer pit contributed 41% of the ore in Q3 2025, while the Phase 5 pushback produced 51% of the ore during the same period [5]. - The company reported that approximately 1.0 million tonnes of Non-Acid Generating (NAG) waste was moved to the Tailings Storage Facility [5]. Company Overview - Imperial Metals Corporation is based in Vancouver and operates the Mount Polley mine, along with the Huckleberry mine and a 30% interest in the Red Chris mine, in addition to holding 23 exploration properties in British Columbia [8].