Key facts
| Company | Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Copper |
| Location | USA |
| Stage | Production |
About Johnson Camp Mine
Gunnison, with Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto ventureis now producing copper cathode from run-of-mine (ROM) ore, with first copper production using Nuton technologies expected later this year.The Stage 2 work programis anticipated to take up to five years and mining is expected to commence in year one with first copper produced from Nuton technology in 2025.The completion of all milestones would result in full scale commercial production of Nuton copper over several years at Johnson Camp. Revenue from operations will first be used to pay back Stage 2 costs to Nuton and will then be credited to Gunnison's account after fulfillment of Gunnison's applicable royalty and stream obligations.After the completion of Stage 2,Nuton will have the right to form a joint venture on Johnson Camp per mutually agreeable terms whereby Nuton will hold an initial 49% and Gunnison an initial 51% interest.
Mineral resource estimates
3 reported estimates, newest first. Categories are as disclosed by Gunnison Copper; inferred material carries the lowest confidence and cannot support a reserve.
| Category | Tonnes | Cu % | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeasuredNI 43-101 | 31.5 Mt | 0.36 % | Nov 5, 2024 |
| IndicatedNI 43-101 | 69.7 Mt | 0.34 % | Nov 5, 2024 |
| InferredNI 43-101 | 25.0 Mt | 0.32 % | Nov 5, 2024 |
How the categories differ: Inferred vs Indicated vs Measured. Compare reports over time with the Resource Growth Tracker.
News releases2 on file
Gunnison 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 additio
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.
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