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Nittetsu Mining to Acquire Majority Stake in Oracle Ridge Copper Project in Arizona

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  • Nittetsu Mining will invest USD 20 million in Oracle Ridge, securing 80% ownership and full offtake rights.
  • The Arizona copper project supports Nittetsu’s overseas growth and reduces its concentration risk in Chilean assets.
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Nittetsu Mining to Acquire Majority Stake in Oracle Ridge Copper Project in Arizona

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Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. ( (JP:1515) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. has agreed to participate in the Oracle Ridge copper exploration project in Arizona, U.S.A., through a joint venture with Australia-based Eagle Mountain Mining. The company plans to invest a total of USD 20 million over four years in environmental permitting, drilling exploration, and feasibility assessments, securing an 80% stake in the venture and 100% offtake rights for future production.

By establishing a presence in the United States, Nittetsu aims to leverage its Chilean copper mining experience while reducing geographic concentration risk in its metal resources portfolio. The Oracle Ridge project is positioned as a development opportunity sized to match Nittetsu’s financial and technical capabilities, supporting the company’s broader growth strategy in overseas metal resource development.

More about Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd.

Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. is a Japanese resources company listed on the TSE Prime Market that focuses on metal resource development, particularly copper mining and related exploration projects. The company has built a track record in Chile through more than 20 years of copper concentrate production at the Atacama Mine and is preparing to start operations at the Arqueros Mine in 2026, underscoring its strategy of expanding overseas mining assets.

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