Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Limited has released a new technical report for its Yellowhead Copper Project, highlighting significant improvements in project economics and establishing it as a world-class copper project in a tier-one jurisdiction [1][2]. Project Overview - The Yellowhead Project is located in central British Columbia, approximately 300 km southeast of the Gibraltar Mine and 150 km north of Kamloops, benefiting from excellent transportation infrastructure [4]. - Mining operations will utilize conventional truck and shovel techniques from a single open pit, with a process flowsheet that includes a SAG and ball milling circuit, followed by flotation processes [5]. Economic Highlights - The project has an estimated initial capital cost of C$2.0 billion, with a net present value (NPV) of C$2.0 billion and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 21% at a copper price of US$4.25 per pound [7][9]. - Average annual copper production is projected at 178 million pounds over a 25-year mine life, with total cash costs (C1) of US$1.90 per pound [7][9]. - The project is expected to generate total tax payments of approximately C$3.2 billion over its lifespan and create around 590 direct jobs and 1,120 indirect jobs [6]. Technical Report Updates - The new technical report incorporates updated capital and operating cost estimates, long-term metal prices, and additional technical work since the previous report in January 2020 [1][9]. - Key economic results show an increase in copper price assumptions from US$3.10 to US$4.25 per pound, and an increase in initial capital costs from C$1.3 billion to C$2.0 billion [9]. Environmental and Community Engagement - The project has commenced the Provincial and Federal environmental assessment processes, along with the Simpcw First Nation's assessment [10]. - Community engagement and technical studies are ongoing to support project permitting initiatives [10]. Mineral Reserves and Resources - As of June 1, 2025, the Yellowhead Project has proven and probable mineral reserves totaling 817 million tonnes, with an average copper grade of 0.28% [11]. - The measured and indicated mineral resources are estimated at 1,296 million tonnes, with an average copper grade of 0.25% [14].

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) ("Ero" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its Phase 1 drill program at the Furnas Copper-Gold Project ("Furnas" or the "Project"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province in Pará State, Brazil. Initial results from the completed 28,000-meter Phase 1 program are highlighted by significant down-dip intercepts, including: FURN-DD-00284: 105 meters at 1.17% copper and 0.77 grams per tonn ...

Core Insights - Osisko Metals has announced significant new drill results from the Gaspé Copper Project, confirming the large-scale potential of mineralization in the area [2][3] - The company is actively expanding its drilling program, now utilizing nine drill rigs to accelerate resource definition and expansion [3] Drill Results - Drill hole 30-1090 intersected 279.0 metres averaging 0.49% Cu and 3.35 g/t Ag, with a notable second intercept of 108 metres averaging 0.84% Cu and 7.79 g/t Ag [8][9] - Other significant results include: - Drill hole 30-1078: 256.5 metres averaging 0.25% Cu and 1.79 g/t Ag, and 381.0 metres averaging 0.22% Cu and 1.69 g/t Ag [10] - Drill hole 30-1079: 319.5 metres averaging 0.28% Cu and 2.14 g/t Ag, and 180.0 metres averaging 0.37% Cu and 2.54 g/t Ag [11] - Drill hole 30-1081: 301.8 metres averaging 0.41% Cu and 3.36 g/t Ag, and 44.5 metres averaging 0.23% Cu and 1.32 g/t Ag [12] - Drill hole 30-1084: 471.4 metres averaging 0.25% Cu and 1.95 g/t Ag, followed by 55.4 metres averaging 0.33% Cu and 2.64 g/t Ag, and 89.7 metres averaging 0.29% Cu and 1.93 g/t Ag [13] - Drill hole 30-1080: 520.5 metres averaging 0.23% Cu and 1.02 g/t Ag, and 195.0 metres averaging 0.26% Cu and 1.28 g/t Ag [14] Project Overview - The Gaspé Copper Project is located in the Gaspé Peninsula of Eastern Québec and is focused on resource expansion [2][24] - The current Indicated Mineral Resources are 824 million tonnes averaging 0.34% CuEq, while Inferred Mineral Resources are 670 million tonnes averaging 0.38% CuEq [24] - The project is strategically located near existing infrastructure in a mining-friendly province [24] Future Plans - The ongoing drill program aims to convert the November 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to Measured and Indicated categories and to test for further expansion of the mineralization [17][19] - The next MRE update is scheduled for Q1 2026, which will include new mineralized intersections below the current MRE model [19]

Company Overview - Barrick Mining Corporation is a global leader in the exploration, mining, production, and sale of gold and copper, with a diverse portfolio of assets across four continents [1]. Investment Focus - The company emphasizes fundamental analysis and disciplined market research, targeting small-cap companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential, large-cap companies experiencing temporary setbacks, and stable companies with solid dividend yields and growth potential [1].

Core Viewpoint - Surge Copper Corp. has successfully increased its non-brokered equity financing from approximately $6.4 million to up to $10.4 million due to strong investor demand, with full subscription from both new and existing investors [1] Group 1: Offering Details - The Offering will consist of a LIFE Offering of up to 19.2 million common shares at $0.175 per share for gross proceeds of up to $3.4 million, and a LIFE Charity Flow-Through Offering of up to 9.4 million charity flow-through common shares at $0.265 per share for gross proceeds of up to $2.5 million [7] - A Concurrent Strategic Investment is expected to raise up to $4.5 million through a private placement of up to 25.8 million common shares at $0.175 per share, increasing the strategic investor's ownership to up to 19.9% [7] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Net proceeds from the Offering will fund engineering, environmental, and early-stage permitting activities at the Berg Project, supporting the completion of a Preliminary Feasibility Study and potential entry into the Environmental Assessment process [2] - A portion of the proceeds will also be allocated for general working capital [2] Group 3: Company Overview - Surge Copper Corp. is advancing a critical metals district in British Columbia, owning a large mineral claim package with multiple advanced porphyry deposits containing copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver [9] - The Company holds a 100% interest in the Berg Project, which has a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicating an NPV of C$2.1 billion and an IRR of 20% based on long-term commodity prices [10]

Q2-2025 copper production of 15.5 million pounds 2025 production and cash cost guidance remain in place $7.6 million returned through Share Buybacks and Dividends in Q2-2025 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG; OTCQX: ARREF) ("Amerigo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 ("Q2-2025") from Minera Valle Central ("MVC"), the Company's 100% owned operation located near Rancagua, Chile. Dollar ...

Highlights:Meridian drills more multiple stacked layers of shallow high-grade Au-Cu-Ag ore at Cabaçal;— CD-702: 28.6m @ 3.5g/t AuEq (2.6% CuEq) from 127.6m; including:3.9m @ 6.1g/t AuEq (4.5% CuEq) from 136.7m;2.8m @ 9.4g/t AuEq (6.9% CuEq) from 143.8;1.8m @ 5.7g/t AuEq (4.3% CuEq) from 149.1m;2.8m @ 9.0g/t AuEq (6.7% CuEq) from 155.9m;Multiple zones of high-grade copper with peak grades assaying 10.6% Cu and 11.0% Cu;— CD-693: 14.3m @ 2.9g/t AuEq (2.1% CuEq) from 77.3m; including:2.3m @ 9.4g/t AuEq (7.0% ...

Group 1 - Highland Copper Company Inc. has approved the grant of 6,632,271 incentive stock options, 3,116,875 Restricted Share Units, and 1,973,684 Deferred Share Units to its directors, executive officers, and employees, subject to regulatory approval [1] - The stock options have an exercise price of CDN$0.095 per share and are exercisable for a period of up to five years, with vesting occurring in three phases [1] - The Restricted Share Units and Deferred Share Units will vest in three equal parts over three years [1] Group 2 - Highland Copper Company is focused on exploring and developing copper projects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. [2] - The company owns the Copperwood deposit through long-term mineral leases and holds a 34% interest in the White Pine North project via a joint venture [2] - Highland Copper has 736,363,619 common shares issued and outstanding, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "HI" and trading on the OTCQB under "HDRSF" [2]

A recent mishap at a century-old copper smelter owned by Codelco is stoking debate over the pros and cons of shutting it down https://t.co/2mfKYadpa9 ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the "Company") today announced that the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for its 100% owned Yellowhead Copper Project (“Yellowhead Project” or the “Project”) has been filed and accepted by the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (“EAO”) and Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”). The acceptance formally commences the Environmental Assessment (“EA”) pr ...