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Sandfire Resources America Files Black Butte Copper Project Preliminary Feasibility Study

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jul 28, 2026 · 21:40 SFR · 0.26 Sandfire Resources America Inc.
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Sandfire Resources America Inc. has filed an independent Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Black Butte Copper Project, specifically updating the Johnny Lee and Lowry Deposits. The study, dated July 28, 2026, was prepared by a team of independent consultants including DM Consulting, SRK Consulting, and Entech.

The document, titled “Sandfire Resources America Inc., Black Butte Copper Project, Preliminary Feasibility Study Update (Johnny Lee and Lowry Deposits) – Technical Report NI 43-101,” focuses on the Johnny Lee and Lowry Deposits within the Black Butte Copper Project. The PFS was prepared by Deepak Malhotra, Ph.D., SME-RM (DM Consulting, LLC); Berkley Tracy, P. Geo. (SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc.); Shane McLeay, FAusIMM (Entech Pty Ltd.); Patrick Williamson, QP (INTERA Inc.); and Tom Parrott, FIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ (Entech Pty Ltd.).

The full PFS is now available on the Company’s website at www.sandfireamerica.com and via SEDAR+.

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