Arizona Sonoran Cactus Project Standalone PEA Technical Report Reporting Post-Tax NPV8 of US$2.03 Billion and IRR of 24% is now Filed
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 27 2024
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Cactus Project Economic Assessment: Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has filed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Cactus Project, projecting an average annual production of 172 million pounds of copper over a 31-year mine life, with a net present value of $2.03 billion and an internal rate of return of 24%.
Financial Metrics and Risks: The PEA indicates significant financial metrics including a payback period of 4.9 years and total gross revenue of $20.8 billion; however, it also highlights the speculative nature of inferred mineral resources and various risks that could affect project viability.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
