Surge Copper Releases PFS for Berg Project, Post-Tax NPV Increases to C$4.6 Billion

Published: Jun 16, 2026 09:49

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Surge Copper has released a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Berg copper-molybdenum project in British Columbia, Canada. The study estimates a post-tax net present value (NPV) of C$4.6 billion at an 8% discount rate, more than double the C$2.1 billion outlined in the 2023 preliminary economic assessment (PEA). The project's internal rate of return (IRR) increased to 24%, while total copper production over the 28-year mine life is expected to reach 4.9 billion pounds, up 32% from the previous study. Initial capital costs are estimated at C$4.7 billion. The company said Berg is emerging as one of Canada's largest undeveloped copper projects and will continue advancing environmental assessments and development planning.

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