Capstone Copper said on Monday that its Q4 revenue hit a record high, exceeding analysts’ expectations

Published: Mar 3, 2026 18:37

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Capstone Copper said on Monday that its Q4 revenue hit a record high, exceeding analysts’ expectations.The company’s adjusted Q4 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell short of analysts’ expectations, despite record copper production.The company’s Q4 2025 copper production reached a record high, driven by improved operations at the Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos mines.Capstone Copper expects 2026 copper production to be 200,000-230,000 mt. It expects 2026 C1 cash cost to be $2.45-2.75 per pound.

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