Targeted output of 113,000 short tons of copper cathode annually for the first 10 years. Mine Life: Expected to operate for 22 years .
The company is currently executing its , focusing on operational readiness with a budget of approximately US$75 million.
Target for the first sustainable cathode production . Strategic Advantages
Anticipated completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and receipt of major permit amendments (including Aquifer Protection and Industrial Air permits). Q4 2026: Target for a Final Investment Decision (FID) . 2027: Expected initiation of mine construction.
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU) is actively working to restart the (the former ASARCO Sacaton Mine), located just outside of Casa Grande, Arizona . The project aims to transform this brownfield site into one of the largest copper cathode producers in the United States. Project Overview and Economics
According to the October 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), the Cactus Project is envisioned as a long-life, low-cost operation with the following key highlights:
Underpinned by approximately 5.3 billion pounds of copper mineral reserves. Restart Timeline and Milestones
