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Gunnison Copper Awards Equity Across Its Workforce to Mark NYSE American Debut Under the Ticker &quo...
Gunnison Copper intends to award equity to 115 eligible permanent employees to mark its October 26, 2026 debut on NYSE American under the ticker GUNN. The awards are planned as restricted share units with a 12-month vesting period from the initial listing date and will be granted after required regulatory processes and filings are completed.
CorporateGunnison Copper Officially Begins Trading on NYSE American Under Ticker "GUNN"
Gunnison Copper's American Depositary Receipts began trading today on the NYSE American under the ticker GUNN, with each ADR representing 30 common shares. The listing is not a new offering, and no capital is being raised; ADR issuance fees are waived through January 23, 2027.
CorporateGunnison Copper Hosts Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Highligh...
Gunnison Copper hosted U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Congressman Juan Ciscomani at its producing Johnson Camp Mine in Cochise County, Arizona, on October 20, 2026, and dedicated Gunnison Copper Patriots Plaza. The company also announced planned one-time equity awards with a target value of US$2,500 per eligible permanent employee, and anticipates NYSE American trading under GUNN on or about October 26, 2026.
CorporateGunnison Copper to Commence Trading on NYSE American October 26, 2026, Under Ticker Symbol "GUN...
Gunnison Copper's American Depositary Receipts are expected to begin trading on the NYSE American under the ticker "GUNN" on or about October 26, 2026, subject to SEC registration effectiveness and final exchange approvals. Each ADR represents thirty common shares, and conversions into ADRs begin October 23, 2026 through BNY.
CorporateGunnison Copper Advances Toward NYSE American Listing as Copper Reaches Record Highs
Gunnison Copper says it has received pre-clearance for a proposed NYSE American listing under the ticker "GUNN", with trading expected in late October 2026, subject to SEC registration effectiveness and final listing approvals. The listing would be via a Level II ADR program, with each ADR representing thirty-five (35) common shares, and the company's TSX listing under "GCU" would continue.
CorporateGunnison Copper Appoints Former Hudbay Minerals COO Andre Lauzon to Board of Directors
Gunnison Copper Corp. (TSX: GCU) has appointed Andre Lauzon, former Chief Operating Officer of Hudbay Minerals Inc., to its Board of Directors. The release also states that Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.'s subsidiary converted the remaining US$1.5 million debenture principal at US$0.19 per share into 7,894,736 common shares, and that the debenture is now fully satisfied.
ManagementGunnison Copper Appoints U.S. Defense Sector Executive as Chief Financial Officer
Gunnison Copper has appointed Jennifer Hays as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 12, 2026. Fabio Rocha, who has served as Interim CFO, will be promoted to Senior Director, Accounting and Reporting.
ManagementGunnison Copper Recognized by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for Job Creation at Johnson Camp
Gunnison Copper met with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in recognition of its approval under the Arizona Commerce Authority's Qualified Facility Tax Credit Program for its Johnson Camp Mine in Cochise County. The company created 81 qualifying jobs in the 2025 tax year and expects US$1.62 million in refundable tax credits in Q4 2026, with a further US$0.38 million expected in Q4 2027 after an additional 19 jobs in 2026.
CorporateGunnison Copper Achieves Commercial Production at Johnson Camp Mine
Gunnison Copper says its Johnson Camp Mine in Cochise County, Arizona, achieved commercial production in September 2026. The company reported 1,304,448 pounds of copper cathode produced in August 2026 and 894,767 pounds produced from September 1 to 17, 2026.
CorporateGunnison Copper Submits Mined Land Reclamation Plan Permit Amendment and Outlines Path to Fully Perm...
Gunnison Copper has submitted an application to amend the Mined Land Reclamation Plan permit for its open-pit Gunnison Project in Cochise County, Arizona, and expects approval before the end of 2026. The company also outlines targeting a final investment decision by mid-2028, subject to a feasibility study on an accelerated timeline.
CorporateGunnison Copper and Nuton Optimize Stage 2 Mine Plan with Approximately 3 Million Additional Tons of...
Gunnison Copper has agreed with Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture, to revise the Stage 2 mine plan at the Johnson Camp Mine in southeast Arizona, adding approximately 3 million tons of mineralized material to be mined between 2027 and 2029. Nuton has agreed to make a US$8 million payment to Gunnison, which the company expects to receive in Q4 2026. Gunnison also said it will not claim the Department of Energy 48C Tax Credits conditionally awarded in January 2025.
Study resultsGunnison Copper Accelerates District-Wide Drill Program, Preparing for Six-Rig Expansion and Upcomin...
Gunnison Copper reports that two drill rigs are active on site and initial metallurgical drilling at the Gunnison deposit is complete, with core samples sent to independent labs. The company expects to increase from two to six drill rigs in September, when its new core shed is completed, and plans to publish preliminary results from the 2026 district-wide drill program in Q4 2026.
Drill resultsGunnison Copper Launches Major District-Wide Drilling Program to Support Resource Expansion, Metallu...
A district-wide drilling program has been fully contracted at the Gunnison Copper Project and Strong & Harris satellite deposit in Arizona's Cochise Mining District, comprising up to 120 drill holes totaling approximately 138,000 feet (42,000 meters), with rig mobilization expected this month. The program includes up to 36 metallurgical holes (~33,000 feet) and up to 84 resource holes (~105,000 feet), plus up to 270 column leach tests over 12 months. Direct cost is estimated at US$15.0M, with preliminary results within six months.
Drill resultsGunnison Copper Announces Closing of Oversubscribed C$34.5 Million Bought Deal Public Offering
A bought deal public offering of 82,144,500 common shares at C$0.42 per share, including full exercise of the 10,714,500-share over-allotment option, closed for gross proceeds of approximately C$34.5 million. The syndicate was led by Canaccord Genuity as sole bookrunner, with Paradigm Capital as co-lead underwriter and Ventum Financial and CIBC Capital Markets. Net proceeds will advance the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona and fund working capital and general corporate purposes; final TSX approval remains outstanding.
FinancingGunnison Copper Announces C$30 Million Bought Deal Public Offering
A bought deal public offering of 71,430,000 common shares at C$0.42 each will raise gross proceeds of C$30,000,600, with Canaccord Genuity Corp. as sole bookrunner. Underwriters hold an over-allotment option for up to 10,714,500 additional shares for up to C$4,500,090 in further proceeds, exercisable within 30 days of closing. Proceeds will advance the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona and fund working capital and general corporate purposes, with closing expected on or about June 3, 2026.
FinancingGunnison Copper Announces Partnership with Arizona State Government and Arizona Commerce Authority
Gunnison Copper has received approval under the Arizona Commerce Authority's Qualified Facility Tax Credit Program for its Arizona operations, providing a non-dilutive refundable state income tax credit funding source. The program supports capital investment and net new full-time employment in Arizona, tied to the Company's copper cathode manufacturing in Cochise County. Gunnison's Johnson Camp Asset is in production, funded by Nuton LLC, with capacity of up to 25 million lbs of finished copper cathode annually.
CorporateGunnison Copper Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results
Q1 2026 results show copper cathode production of 2,106,583 lbs from 655,510 short tons mined at 0.36% copper grade, revenue of US$20,104 thousand, gross profit of US$11,387 thousand and net profit of US$1,666 thousand, or US$0.004 per share. Year to date, Gunnison eliminated its Nebari secured debt from an original US$15 million principal to zero, released a Gunnison Project PEA with an after-tax NPV8 of about US$2.0 billion, 23% IRR and 3.9-year payback, and appointed Craig Hallworth President and CEO effective May 15.
CorporateGunnison Copper Promotes Craig Hallworth to CEO and Strengthens Leadership to Advance Flagship Gunni...
Craig Hallworth, previously Senior Vice President and CFO, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 15, 2026, replacing Dr. Stephen Twyerould, who is retiring from the role after leading the company since 2010 and will remain a director. Fabio Rocha becomes Interim CFO, with additional appointments including Matt Bingham, Olen Aasen, Melissa Mackie, Ron Nunley and Perseo Anaya. Brian Penney will be nominated to the Board at the June 25, 2026 annual meeting. A Pre-Feasibility Study for the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona is targeted for Q2 2028.
ManagementLunasonde Completes Airborne Survey, Advancing High-Priority Exploration Target Generation at Gunnis...
Lunasonde has completed an airborne Georadiotomography (aGRT) survey across portions of Gunnison Copper's Cochise Mining District land package in southern Arizona, with data processing underway and initial results expected in the near term. Gunnison plans to integrate the data with existing geological and geophysical datasets to prioritize drill targets. The release also notes a buyback option agreement with Altius Royalty Corporation and Triple Flag entities, exercisable as a single package for US$65 million in connection with a qualifying change of control announced on or before March 31, 2028.
Drill resultsGunnison Copper Announces Membership in the U.S. Department of War Sponsored Defense Industrial Base...
Gunnison Copper has joined the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a U.S. Department of War initiative, providing access to potential non-dilutive funding opportunities, strategic partnerships and programs supporting U.S.-based critical mineral supply. The company restarted its Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona in 2025, from construction decision to first copper production in under 18 months, supported by a $13.9 million U.S. Department of Energy Section 48C tax credit award. Its Gunnison Copper Project is expected to deliver up to 174 million pounds of copper annually.
CorporateGunnison Copper Project PEA Technical Report Reporting Post-Tax NPV8 of ~US$2.0 Billion and IRR of 2...
An NI 43-101 technical report with an effective date of March 18, 2026 has been filed for the updated preliminary economic assessment on the 100%-owned Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona. The PEA outlines an open-pit, heap leach, SX/EW operation with an after-tax NPV8 of about US$2.0 billion, a 22.5% IRR and a 3.9-year payback at $4.60/lb copper, initial capital of $1,556 million, and 3,187 million lbs of cathode over 21 years, averaging 174 million lbs annually in years 1-15.
Study resultsGunnison Copper Announces Retirement of Director Michael Haworth in Conjunction with Divestment of G...
Michael Haworth has retired from Gunnison Copper's Board of Directors, following the previously announced distribution and secondary private placement of shares held by the Greenstone group of funds as the Greenstone Resources II fund winds down. Haworth had served as a director since September 5, 2014 and sat on the Audit Committee and Project Steering Committee as Greenstone's representative. Gunnison said it expects to add new independent directors to the Board.
ManagementGunnison Copper Announces Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment of Its Flagship Gunnison Copper Pr...
An updated NI 43-101 preliminary economic assessment for the 100%-owned Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona, effective February 22, 2026, reports an after-tax NPV8 of $1,952 million, a 22.7% IRR and 3.9-year payback at a $4.60/lb copper price, versus $3,219 million and 32.0% at $5.75/lb spot. The open pit heap leach SX/EW plan covers 541 million tons at 0.43% total copper over a 21-year mine life, averaging 174 million lbs of cathode annually in years 1-15, with initial capital of $1,544 million and C1 cash costs of $1.69/lb. The PEA supersedes the December 2024 PEA.
Study resultsGunnison Copper Announces Distribution of Greenstone Shares
Greenstone Resources II LP and affiliates entered an agreement on February 4, 2026 appointing Paradigm Capital Inc. as agent on a best efforts basis for an offering to institutional investors of up to 143,208,937 Gunnison Copper common shares held by the Greenstone Group, representing 33.88% of the company. Completion is subject to execution of share purchase agreements and is expected on or by February 17, 2026, after which the Greenstone Group will hold no Gunnison common shares.
NewsGunnison Copper Eliminates Nebari Debt and Achieves Major Balance Sheet Milestone
All outstanding principal owed to Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund I LP has been eliminated, reduced from US$15.0 million to zero. The final step was conversion notices totalling US$4.75 million at a conversion price of US$0.2097 per share (converted from C$0.30), issuing 22,651,407 common shares under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Combined with the previously announced US$7.3 million repayment of non-convertible debt, all principal is repaid or converted; Gunnison will repay partial-month interest and seeks release of security documents.
NewsGunnison Copper Announces That Rio Tinto and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Bring Low-Carbon Nut...
Amazon Web Services will become the first customer for Rio Tinto's Nuton bioleaching technology, using the first Nuton copper produced at Gunnison Copper's Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona in components of its U.S. data centres, and providing cloud-based data and analytics support to optimise the technology at the site. The first industrial-scale Nuton deployment occurred at Johnson Camp last month. The process produces 99.99% pure copper cathode at the mine gate.
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Gunnison Copper Enters into Collaboration Framework Agreement with Lunasonde to Perform Initial Surv...
A Collaboration Framework Agreement with Lunasonde Inc. will see Lunasonde deploy Airborne Georadiotomography technology for an initial high-resolution subsurface survey over a defined portion of Gunnison's mineral property in the Cochise Mining District, southern Arizona, including test and calibration flights followed by data processing and three-dimensional imaging of anomalies. Gunnison also received a third conversion notice from Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund I LP for US$500,000 at US$0.2097 (converted from C$0.30), issuing 2,384,358 common shares.
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