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2026 Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona Confirms High-Grade, Low-Cost Project with Strong Economics

Source: Newsfile · Reported September 23, 2026
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Initial Capital of $1.43 Billion and Cash Operating Costs of $1.47 Per Pound of Copper Result in an After-Tax Net Present Value8% of $3.5 Billion and a 30.0% Internal Rate of Return at Current COMEX Copper Price Approximating $6.79 per Pound2026 Preliminary Feasibility Study Incorporates the Industry-Leading Robbins Crossover Tunnel Boring Machine for Improved Mine AccessImproved Mine Ramp-Up Increases First 15 Years' Average Annual Copper Production to ~75 Thousand Metric TonnesSanta Cruz is...

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