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Gold 4,030.20 −2.0% Silver 51.23 −2.8% Copper 6.27 −1.2% Oil 86.04 −0.9% Palladium 1,024.00 +0.2% NVX 0.910 +0.0% MSR 0.435 +0.0% ELE 22.85 −4.0% ALS 53.01 −2.2% APM 5.13 −6.6% AVL 5.46 −5.4% NG 8.84 −9.0% ATY 0.220 −2.2% CN 0.125 −10.7% PMET 3.22 −4.2% ITH 1.99 −11.6% VMET 12.33 −6.9% ABX 56.41 −5.6% PUR 0.370 +8.8% SCY 0.085 +6.2% AUMN 0.300 +7.1% Gold 4,030.20 −2.0% Silver 51.23 −2.8% Copper 6.27 −1.2% Oil 86.04 −0.9% Palladium 1,024.00 +0.2% NVX 0.910 +0.0% MSR 0.435 +0.0% ELE 22.85 −4.0% ALS 53.01 −2.2% APM 5.13 −6.6% AVL 5.46 −5.4% NG 8.84 −9.0% ATY 0.220 −2.2% CN 0.125 −10.7% PMET 3.22 −4.2% ITH 1.99 −11.6% VMET 12.33 −6.9% ABX 56.41 −5.6% PUR 0.370 +8.8% SCY 0.085 +6.2% AUMN 0.300 +7.1%
Production / Operations

Imperial Provides Update on Red Chris 2025 Production and Production Guidance for 2026

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 19, 2026 · 18:46 III · 9.83 Imperial Metals Corporation
III · Price

Executive Summary

  • Imperial Metals reported 2025 metal production from Red Chris (100% basis) of 93.1 M lbs Cu and 92,429 oz Au, surpassing its 2025 guidance of 88 M lbs Cu and 86,000 oz Au.
  • The Company’s 30% share of Red Chris output for 2025 was 27.9 M lbs Cu and 27,729 oz Au, both up year‑over‑year.
  • A feasibility study for a block‑cave expansion at Red Chris is progressing, with completion and joint‑venture approval targeted for H2 2026; Newmont’s 2026 guidance reflects lower production due to planned mining sequence.

Key Details

  • 2025 Production (100% Red Chris):
  • Copper: 93,101,213 lb (up from 85,320,618 lb in 2024)

  • Gold: 92,429 oz (up from 59,811 oz in 2024)

  • Imperial’s 30% Share (2025):

  • Copper: 27,930,364 lb (up from 25,596,185 lb in 2024)

  • Gold: 27,729 oz (up from 17,943 oz in 2024)

  • Guidance Comparison:

  • Red Chris 2025 guidance: 88 M lb Cu & 86,000 oz Au – both exceeded.

  • Feasibility Study & Expansion:

  • Block‑cave expansion study advancing; permitting activities ongoing.

  • Expected completion and joint‑venture approval in H2 2026, subject to study outcomes.

  • Newmont Mining Guidance for Red Chris (100%):

  • Copper: 60–66 M lb for calendar year 2026
  • Gold: 47,500–52,5 00 oz for calendar year 2026

  • Production expected to be lower in 2026 due to mining lower‑grade ore, stockpile processing, and stripping for the next open‑pit phase.

  • Qualified Person: Steve Robertson, P.Geo., VP Corporate Development, reviewed production disclosures per NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

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