Gunnison Copper Updates Arizona Project, NPV Rises 55% to $1.95B, Extends Mine Life to 21 Years

Published: Feb 28, 2026 11:43

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Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) updated its Arizona project assessment, lifting NPV (8% discount) to $1.95B, a 55% increase from the 2024 version. Mine life extended to 21 years; project is 8x the size of the operating Johnson Camp mine. Growth driven by operational enhancements. Avg annual output at 174M lbs over first 15 years.

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