Core Insights - Atico Mining Corporation reported operational results for Q4 2025 and the full year, highlighting production of 2.6 million pounds of copper and 2,203 ounces of gold in Q4, with total production for 2025 reaching 9.2 million pounds of copper and 8,013 ounces of gold [1][2] Production Highlights - Q4 2025 copper production was 2.6 million pounds, a decrease of 30% compared to Q4 2024, while gold production increased by 10% to 2,203 ounces [7] - For the full year 2025, copper production totaled 9.23 million pounds, down 32% from 2024, and gold production was 8,013 ounces, a decrease of 12% [7] - Average processed tonnes per day in Q4 2025 were 823, showing no significant change from Q4 2024, while the full year average was 790, a decrease of 5% from 2024 [7] Grade and Recovery Metrics - Copper head grade in Q4 2025 was 2.03%, a decrease of 23% from Q4 2024, while gold head grade increased by 19% to 1.61 grams per tonne [7] - Recovery rates for copper and gold in Q4 2025 were 90.2% and 66.0%, respectively, with a 2% decrease for copper and no significant change for gold compared to Q4 2024 [7] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued improvements in performance for 2026, with expected copper production between 11,500 to 12,500 thousand pounds and gold production between 9,000 to 10,000 ounces [11] - Significant resources will be allocated to in-mine and near-mine drilling to delineate deposits and extend the life-of-mine, particularly at the El Roble mine [2][12] - The La Plata project in Ecuador is progressing towards a positive construction decision targeted for Q2-Q3 2026 [2]
Atico Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Production Results