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GOLD 4694.50 −0.1% SILVER 68.68 +0.1% COPPER 6.71 +1.6% OIL 82.36 −3.1% PALLADIUM 1336.50 −2.0% ODV 4.39 +1.6% PGLD 1.17 +0.9% FDY 5.92 −1.0% FMAN 0.385 −4.9% BGAU 1.82 +5.8% LTH 0.655 +5.7% NVX 0.580 −3.3% MNRG 0.095 +0.0% AG 29.35 +1.6% CTV 0.140 +16.7% OTMC 0.600 +34.8% OPW 0.130 +4.0% HI 0.165 +10.0% VCU 1.33 +1.5% DLTA 0.175 −5.4% EMO 0.400 −1.2% GOLD 4694.50 −0.1% SILVER 68.68 +0.1% COPPER 6.71 +1.6% OIL 82.36 −3.1% PALLADIUM 1336.50 −2.0% ODV 4.39 +1.6% PGLD 1.17 +0.9% FDY 5.92 −1.0% FMAN 0.385 −4.9% BGAU 1.82 +5.8% LTH 0.655 +5.7% NVX 0.580 −3.3% MNRG 0.095 +0.0% AG 29.35 +1.6% CTV 0.140 +16.7% OTMC 0.600 +34.8% OPW 0.130 +4.0% HI 0.165 +10.0% VCU 1.33 +1.5% DLTA 0.175 −5.4% EMO 0.400 −1.2%
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Atico Produces 2.09 Million Pounds of Cu and 2,108 Ounces of Au in First Quarter 2026

Atico Mining Q1 Production Confirms Recovery Trajectory Amidst Copper Grade Headwinds

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 28, 2026 · 16:30 ATY · 0.275 Atico Mining Corporation
Executive Summary
  • Atico Mining Corporation reported Q1 2026 operating results for its El Roble mine in Colombia.
  • Copper production was 2.09 million pounds (down 6% YoY), slightly below plan.
  • Gold production was 2,108 ounces (up 36% YoY).
  • Processing tonnes per day decreased by 5%, and copper head grade dropped by 6%.
  • Copper recovery fell to 91.0%, while gold recovery improved significantly to 69.1%.
  • Concentrate inventory was reduced from 4,832 dmt (opening) to 1,266 dmt (closing), indicating successful sales of two shipments.
  • Management states operations are "back on track" to meet full-year guidance despite the slight miss in copper volume.
  • Record metal prices contributed to robust financial results positioning.
Material Impact
  • The news confirms the company's ability to clear concentrate inventory, which was a significant overhang following Q3 2025 shipping delays that caused a net loss.
  • While copper production missed plan slightly and grades declined, the substantial increase in gold production (+36%) and higher realized metal prices offset the volume shortfall.
  • The confirmation of being "back on track" for full-year guidance (11.5–12.5M lbs Cu) reduces execution risk compared to previous quarters where production fell significantly YoY (-32% in 2025).
  • This is not a game-changing event; it validates the trajectory established by the January 2026 guidance and the La Plata permitting progress announced in February 2026.
  • The market has already priced in much of this recovery, evidenced by the stock price pullback from $0.38 (Jan 2026) to current levels ($0.28), suggesting the news is expected rather than a surprise catalyst.
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Company Overview
  • Flagship Project: El Roble Mine (Colombia). Underground VMS copper-gold mine. Currently producing.
  • Reserves: Proven & Probable reserves of 828,000 tonnes averaging 2.49% Cu and 2.20 g/t Au (as of March 12, 2024). Life of Mine projected through Q1 2027.
  • Secondary Project: La Plata Project (Ecuador). VMS project nearing construction-ready status following permit approvals in Feb 2026. Expected to start construction decision in Q2-Q3 2026.
  • Strategy: Build a mid-tier producer through organic growth at El Roble and development of La Plata, supported by large underexplored land packages.
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