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Marimaca Drills Pampa Medina Sulphides – Intersects Exceptional 6m of 12.0% Cu within 26m of 4.1% Cu in dominantly Bornite in SMRD-13, 40m of 2.1% Cu in SMD-02
Globenewswire· 2025-07-03 10:15
Core Insights - Marimaca Copper Corp. announced significant high-grade copper intersections at the Pampa Medina deposit, extending its mineralization in all directions [1][2][3] - The drilling results indicate a unique sediment-hosted copper system in Chile, comparable to notable global deposits [2][3] - The company plans to host an investor presentation to discuss these findings and their implications for future production [2][8] Drilling Results - Drilling confirmed the presence of ultra high-grade (>5% CuT) zones over 15 meters thick, located more than 600 meters apart [2] - High-grade (>1.0% CuT) mineralization was defined across a 600m x 1,000m area, with potential extensions to 1.4km x 1.2km [2][3] - Notable intersections include: - Hole SMRD-13: 6m of 12.0% Cu from 594m downhole within 26m of 4.1% Cu from 580m [2] - Hole SMD-02: 40m of 2.1% Cu from 282m downhole within 132m of 1.0% Cu from 278m [2] - Hole SMD-01: 68m of 1.2% Cu including 20m of 2.3% Cu from 298m downhole [2] Geological Context - Pampa Medina is characterized as a manto-style copper deposit hosted in Jurassic-Triassic sedimentary units, with mineralization extending laterally down-dip [10][11] - The sedimentary units are extensive and mineralized over many square kilometers, indicating significant potential for high-grade sulphide mineralization [3][4] - The geological model has been updated to focus on lower sedimentary units as productive horizons for future drilling [11] Infrastructure and Development Potential - The location of Pampa Medina offers significant infrastructure advantages, being close to existing mines and associated facilities [2] - The low altitude and flat terrain provide ample space for future facilities and infrastructure development [2] - The company anticipates that the Pampa Medina and Madrugador oxide deposits will enhance its copper cathode production profile and extend mine life [5][6] Future Plans - The company is completing a 10,000m drilling program across 14 diamond holes to further define the limits of the prospective sedimentary units [5] - The Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD) is nearing completion and will be released soon [6][8] - The previously announced Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Pampa Medina will be paused to reassess the implications of the new drilling results [8]
Highland Copper Provides Update on Michigan State Grant and Other Catalyts at the Copperwood Project
Globenewswire· 2025-07-02 11:30
Core Insights - Highland Copper Company is making significant progress on its 100%-owned Copperwood Project, moving towards a near-term construction decision [1] Funding and Support - The Copperwood project is under consideration for a $50 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, pending final approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee [2] - Wakefield Township has requested a separate $50 million infrastructure grant from the Michigan legislature, demonstrating strong local support for the project [3] - The proposed grant aims to enhance economic development in Gogebic County by upgrading local infrastructure, which will also support the Copperwood project [4] - Local leaders, including Wakefield Township Supervisor Mandy Lake and Congressman Jack Bergman, emphasize the project's importance for domestic copper production and job creation [5] Engineering and Development - Highland has awarded Front-End Engineering and Design contracts to DRA Global for mine and process plant engineering, and to Foth and Tetra Tech for water management and tailings disposal facility engineering, respectively [6] - The company plans to transition into Phase 2 of its engineering program in Q3 2025, targeting 35% completion for mine and process plant engineering and 85% for the tailings disposal facility by Q1 2026 [7] - Successful completion of metallurgical drill programs has been reported, with 400 kilograms of core samples sent for analysis, achieving results comparable to previous tests [8] Environmental Mitigation - The 2025 construction season focuses on fulfilling obligations related to environmental mitigation, including the planting of nearly 20,000 trees [10] - An off-site stream mitigation project is underway to replace undersized culverts with a 50-foot-span bridge, enhancing fish habitat and meeting mitigation obligations [11] Strategic Outlook - The company is focused on key work programs to enable a construction decision for Copperwood in 2026, including site preparation, engineering progress, and funding opportunities [12]
Oroco Engages Whittle Consulting Ltd.
Globenewswire· 2025-07-02 11:00
VANCOUVER, Canada, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oroco Resource Corp. (TSX-V: OCO; OTC: ORRCF) ("Oroco" or the "Company") is excited to announce that it has retained Whittle Consulting Ltd., based in Melbourne, Australia, to undertake a Strategic Option Study (the "Study") for Oroco's Santo Tomás porphyry copper project in northwestern Mexico. Strategic Option Study Overview Whittle Consulting Ltd. ("Whittle") will collaborate with Oroco's team to evaluate innovative operating strategies and technologie ...
Gladiator Completes Gravity Survey and Identifies Multiple Large-Scale, Untested Copper Skarn Targets at Little Chief
Newsfile· 2025-07-02 11:00
Core Insights - Gladiator Metals Corp has completed a gravity survey at the Little Chief Trend, identifying multiple undrilled gravity anomalies that may indicate large-scale copper-gold skarn mineralization [1][4][5] Exploration and Survey Results - The gravity survey revealed high-density anomalies potentially related to untested copper-gold skarn mineralization, including a prominent 2km long anomaly at the Valerie prospect and a 900m long anomaly at the LC Footwall [2][7][10] - Additional anomalies were detected in unexplored areas near the historic Little Chief copper mine, which previously produced over 8.5 million tons at 1.5% Cu and 0.75 g/t Au [11][12] Drilling Plans - The company plans to mobilize two diamond drill rigs in the coming weeks to test the identified anomalies as part of its fully funded 2025 exploration program [3][5][15] - The ongoing drilling at Cowley Park is part of a larger 29,000m drill program targeting high-grade copper skarns throughout the Whitehorse Copper Belt [18][30] Project Background - The Whitehorse Copper Project is an advanced-stage exploration project located in the Yukon Territory, covering a 35km long area with a history of copper mining dating back to 1897 [20][22] - Historical production from the Little Chief deposit totaled 267.5 million pounds of copper, 225,000 ounces of gold, and 2.838 million ounces of silver from 11.1 million tons of mineralized material [21][30]
正信期货铜月报202506:关税博弈重回视野,铜价上方空间或有限-20250701
Zheng Xin Qi Huo· 2025-07-01 06:49
正信期货铜月报202506 投资咨询号:Z0016959 Email:zhangjf@zxqh.net Tel:027-68851554 研究员:王艳红 投资咨询号:Z0010675 Email:wangyh@zxqh.net Tel:027-68851554 研究员:张杰夫 内容要点 宏观层面:6月铜价继续横盘整理,价格缺少方向,博弈也并不激烈,波动率继续回落。需求季节性转 淡尚未完全体现,但关税问题的再发酵,对于悬而未决的铜市场来说通过贸易套利和库存转移再度支撑 起了铜价,尤其是月底LME铜现货升贴水走势异常,出现了自2021年逼仓式的高升水,宏观层面并未有 新驱动产生,美国"硬数据"尚可,但美联储按兵不动,唯一变化在于特朗普提前物色下一任美联储主 席,引发市场对降息的乐观预期。关注7月的美国就业数据变化和关税谈判进展是宏观预期驱动可能出 现变化的地方。 产业基本面:年中长单谈判以0美元落地,冶炼厂长单盈利能力大幅受挫,当前国内产量维持高位, 硫酸与副产品利润勉强弥补亏损,但利润结构极不健康。需求一端来看,国内淡季逐渐加深,现货升水 高位回落,但受内外价差影响,国内出口量增多导致累库预期不强,基本面能给到 ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-01 06:37
Chuquicamata in northern Chile is the largest open-pit copper mine in the world. Take a look inside the world of the workers on a relentless search for this critical mineral https://t.co/naiwrB6wQY ...
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The Economist· 2025-06-30 07:00
Chuquicamata in northern Chile is the largest open-pit copper mine in the world. Take a look inside the world of the workers on a relentless search for this critical mineral https://t.co/X2KsdbTMiy ...
工行龙岩分行:金铜链“链”动产业兴
Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang· 2025-06-27 09:31
转自:新华财经 位于龙岩上杭工业园区蛟洋新材料产业园的紫金铜业有限公司,是上杭县千亿金铜产业的"龙头企业"。 近年来紫金铜业持续发挥龙头带动作用,加强上下游联动,坚持从原料选择、产品制造、销售物流等方面不断探索循环经 济绿色发展道路,实现了外循环环环相扣、内循环变废为宝的产业链发展模式。 为响应国家政策,赋能地方支柱产业,工行龙岩分行主动深入上杭金铜冶炼产业链,全面调研其发展现状与金融服务需 求。通过密集走访紫金铜业及产业链上下游企业,该行精准掌握了企业的实际痛点,并据此量身定制了一套综合金融服务 方案。 针对上杭金铜冶炼产业链的企业特点,该行提供了黄金租赁、进口信用证、银行承兑汇票、买断型国内保理、流动资金贷 款等信贷产品,有效满足了企业便捷、低成本的融资需求。同时,该行还为其提供了资金池、"远期+期权"汇率风险管理工 具等专业的资金管理服务,帮助企业提高资金使用效率,降低财务成本,有力保障了产业链的稳健发展。 精准滴灌,链上生"金"。工行龙岩分行的精准赋能,切实解决了产业链企业面临的"融资难、融资贵"问题,大幅提升了融 资效率。更为重要的是,该行提供的全方位金融服务,有力促进了产业链上下游企业的紧密协作, ...
Canadian Critical Minerals Announces Grant of Options
Newsfile· 2025-06-26 21:02
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2025) - Canadian Critical Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CCMI) (OTCQB: RIINF) ("CCMI" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to its stock option plan, the Company has granted 8,000,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $0.05 per share and an expiry date of three years from the date of issue to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company. About Canadian Critical Minerals Inc.CCMI is a mining company primarily focused on copper production asse ...
Hudbay Minerals: Record Results And New Projects At A Bargain Price
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-26 16:33
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE: HBM ) is one of the few mid-cap names in the copper space that has quite a few good signs. It has solid producing assets, improving margins, has some upside from both copper and gold and no existentialI’m a passionate investor and financial advisor with a focus on equity markets — especially growth and small-cap stocks. Backed by a finance degree and completing my Master’s in Investment Management, I combine hands-on portfolio experience with academic rigor. My strategy is rooted ...