Copper Giant Advances Mocoa Metallurgical Testing for 2026 PEA

Event summary

  • Copper Giant initiates next phase of metallurgical testing at Mocoa project with Frank Wright as independent consultant and SGS Canada as certified lab.
  • Testing includes mineralogical characterization, grindability assessment, and flotation circuit refinement to support 2026 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
  • ~675 kg of representative samples prepared from current Mineral Resource Estimate footprint to capture variability in lithology, alteration, and grade domains.
  • Historical testing showed copper concentrate grading 24.2% Cu with 85.9% recovery and molybdenum concentrate grading 55.14% Mo with 82.7% recovery.
  • Mocoa project contains Inferred resources of 12.7 billion pounds copper-equivalent at 0.51% CuEq, including 7.7 billion pounds of copper and 1.0 billion pounds of molybdenum.

The big picture

Copper Giant's systematic approach to de-risking the Mocoa project aligns with industry best practices for large-scale porphyry systems. The integration of metallurgical, geological, and engineering workstreams positions the project for a disciplined transition into PEA-level evaluation. The Mocoa deposit's large metal endowment and district-scale potential highlight its significance in the global copper supply landscape.

What we're watching

Technical Confidence
Whether the expanded metallurgical testing will confirm consistent recovery rates across the Mocoa deposit's variability.
PEA Timeline
The pace at which Copper Giant can integrate metallurgical, geotechnical, and hydrogeological data to advance the PEA.
Marketability
How the final concentrate grades and recoveries will impact the economic viability of the Mocoa project.

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