Integra Resources(US:ITRG)2025-12-18 16:00Project Highlights - The DeLamar Heap Leach Project demonstrates robust economics with an after-tax NPV5% of $774 million (base case) and $1.7 billion (spot)[16] - The project boasts a competitive after-tax IRR of 46% (base case) and 89% (spot)[16] - The initial capital expenditure is estimated at $389 million[16] - The project anticipates an average gold equivalent (AuEq) production of 106,000 ounces over the life-of-mine (LOM) and 119,000 ounces annually for the first 5 years[16] - The mine life is projected to be 10 years, with a total payable AuEq of 1.1 million ounces[16] Cost and Economics - LOM cash costs are estimated at $1,179 per AuEq ounce, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) are projected at $1,480 per AuEq ounce[16] - The project has a payback period of 1.8 years (base case) and 1.0 years (spot)[16] - The NPV-to-capex ratio is 2.0 (base case) and 4.4 (spot)[16] Mineral Reserves - The DeLamar Project has proven and probable oxide mineral reserves of 119,972 kilotonnes with an average gold grade of 0.33 g/t, containing 1,259 koz of gold[27] - The project also holds proven and probable oxide mineral reserves of 119,972 kilotonnes with an average silver grade of 13.56 g/t, containing 52,305 koz of silver[27]