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Gunnison Copper Officially Begins Trading on NYSE American Under Ticker "GUNN"

Gunnison debuts on NYSE American with a $2 billion PEA and Nuton-funded Johnson Camp project.

Executive Summary

Gunnison Copper Corp. announced the official commencement of trading for its Level II American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the NYSE American under the ticker "GUNN" on October 26, 2026. The listing utilizes a 1:30 ADR ratio with Bank of New York Mellon as the depositary bank, complementing existing TSX (GCU), OTCQB (GCUMF), and FSE listings. No new equity is being issued and no capital is being raised; ADR issuance fees are waived through January 23, 2027.

The release reiterates the operational status of the Johnson Camp Mine (JCM), noting its 25 million lbs annual capacity and full funding by Nuton LLC (a Rio Tinto venture). It highlights the March 2026 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the flagship Gunnison Copper Project, projecting a $2.0 billion after-tax NPV, 22.5% IRR, and 21-year mine life. Management emphasizes the strategic importance of domestic copper production for U.S. national security, citing recent visits by high-level government officials.

Material Impact

Gunnison Copper Corp. (NYSE American: GCU) has secured a listing on the NYSE American, a move designed to expand its shareholder base and improve liquidity for U.S. investors without diluting existing holdings. The market reaction to the announcement has been muted, with the stock trading in the $0.37–$0.41 range leading up to the listing, suggesting the event was fully telegraphed and priced in by the market.

The release does not introduce new operational, financial, or strategic catalysts, serving primarily as a corporate housekeeping and visibility exercise. With the absence of a capital raise or new production and cost data, the fundamental valuation drivers for Gunnison Copper Corp. remain unchanged from prior periods.

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Company Overview

Gunnison Copper Corp. (GCU) is a copper producer and developer focused on domestic U.S. supply chains. The company’s strategic positioning emphasizes "Pure American Copper" for defense, data centers, and electrification, including a partnership with AWS.

The firm’s flagship asset is the Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona. This conventional open-pit, heap-leach, SX/EW operation targets an average production of 174 million lbs/year.

Gunnison also operates the Johnson Camp Mine (JCM), also located in Cochise County. Currently in production, JCM is fully funded by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture, with a capacity of up to 25 million lbs of finished copper cathode annually. The company successfully permitted and restarted JCM in under 18 months, demonstrating execution capability.

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