Copper Giant Resources Corp.

Copper Giant Resources Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company primarily focused on the acquisition and development of copper-molybdenum deposits. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company's mission is to responsibly and efficiently advance high-quality copper projects, contributing to the global energy transition. The company was formerly known as Libero Copper & Gold Corporation and officially changed its name to Copper Giant Resources Corp. in April 2025.

Copper Giant's core asset is the Mocoa copper-molybdenum deposit in southern Colombia, which is recognized as one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in the Americas. The company specializes in exploring and developing large-scale porphyry systems, with recent exploration success indicating potential well beyond the original footprint of the Mocoa project.

Under the leadership of President & CEO Ian Harris, Copper Giant has recently secured a long-term development framework for Mocoa with the Colombian government and has expanded its drilling operations with a third rig. Recent drilling results have consistently surpassed resource models and identified higher-grade mineralization. The company is backed by the Fiore Group, a private Canadian organization founded by Frank Giustra, who is also a significant shareholder. Copper Giant is currently preparing to publish a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Mocoa project around August 2026, aiming to solidify its market position as a key player in the copper sector.

Latest updates

Copper Giant Launches PEA for Colombia's Mocoa Copper-Molybdenum System

Event summary

  • Copper Giant begins Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Mocoa project, targeting completion by late 2026.
  • Project hosts inferred resource of 12.7 billion pounds copper-equivalent, including 7.7 billion pounds copper and 1.0 billion pounds molybdenum.
  • Technical team includes SLR Consulting (lead), INTERA, Frank Wright/SGS Canada for metallurgy, and APEX Geoscience for resource modeling.
  • Initial metallurgical testing shows recoveries up to 92% copper and 97% molybdenum, exceeding resource model assumptions.
  • PEA will evaluate multiple development scenarios, including scale, capital requirements, and mining approaches.

The big picture

Copper Giant's PEA launch represents a critical step in advancing one of the largest undeveloped copper-molybdenum resources in the Americas. The project's scale and strategic location in Colombia's underexplored Jurassic porphyry belt position it as a potential key supplier in the global electrification and energy transition markets. The company's experienced team and the strong initial metallurgical results suggest promising economics, but the path to production will depend on successful resource conversion and navigating Colombia's regulatory landscape.

What we're watching

Resource Expansion
Whether ongoing drilling and updated resource estimates will upgrade inferred resources to higher confidence categories.
Development Pathways
How the PEA's evaluation of multiple development scenarios will impact the project's economic viability and timeline to production.
Regulatory Environment
The pace at which Colombian regulatory approvals and permitting will progress, given the project's scale and location.

Copper Giant Secures Mocoa Development Framework, Accelerates Exploration

Event summary

  • Copper Giant Resources Corp. secured approval from Colombia’s National Mining Agency (ANM) to integrate mining titles FJT-131 and FJT-141 at the Mocoa copper-molybdenum project, resetting the concession term.
  • The integrated concession eliminates forestry reserve overlap and fully contains the existing Mineral Resource Estimate of 12.7 billion pounds copper-equivalent.
  • The company has mobilized a third drill rig, bringing the total active fleet to three, as part of its 2026 exploration program.
  • The title integration follows boundary clarification in November 2024 and a voluntary return of overlapping areas, signaling alignment with Colombian authorities.

The big picture

This development framework represents a significant de-risking event for Copper Giant’s Mocoa project, which holds one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in the Americas. The company’s proactive engagement with Colombian authorities and the successful title integration demonstrate a commitment to responsible development, which is increasingly important for securing project approvals in resource-rich but politically complex regions. The addition of a third drill rig signals an acceleration of exploration activities, potentially unlocking further value from the district-scale porphyry system.

What we're watching

Regulatory Risk
Continued political stability and supportive regulatory environment in Colombia will be crucial for Copper Giant’s long-term development plans.
Resource Conversion
The success of the expanded drilling program in converting inferred resources to indicated or measured categories will be a key indicator of the project’s viability.
Expansion Potential
The company’s ability to identify and delineate additional resources within the broader Mocoa district will determine the ultimate scale of the project.
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