Transformational Merger with Anglo American
Announced merger of equals with Anglo American to create a top-5 global copper producer; combined expected annual copper production ~1.2 million tonnes. Transaction targeted to close within 12–18 months, majority of regulatory approvals obtained (pending China and South Korea). Expected tangible synergies of USD 800 million per year and roadmap to unlock an additional USD 1.4 billion of annual underlying EBITDA uplift from adjacencies.
Strong Q4 and Full-Year Financial Performance
Adjusted EBITDA increased 81% in Q4 to $1.5 billion and increased 48% for full-year 2025 to $4.3 billion. Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin ~50%, one of the strongest recent quarters. Positive pricing adjustments of $295 million recorded in Q4.
Improved Operational Output — Copper
Copper production increased 10% in Q4 versus Q4 2024 across copper operations. QB delivered its strongest quarterly copper production of the year at 55,000 tonnes (a 16,000-tonne increase from Q3 2025, ≈+41% QoQ). Q4 copper grades at QB averaged 0.59%, and December throughput was the highest of the year.
Return to Net Cash and Strong Liquidity
Generated $1.3 billion in cash flow from operations in Q4 and returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in 2025 (share buybacks and dividends). Ended year in a net cash position of $150 million with $9.3 billion in liquidity, including $5.2 billion in cash.
Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension (HVC MLE) Sanctioned and Underway
HVC MLE sanctioned in July; project is well underway with detailed engineering >80% complete. HVC MLE expected to extend life-of-mine to 2046 and produce ~132,000 tonnes of copper per annum on average. 2026 growth capital guidance includes $900M–$1.2B for HVC (2026 is a peak capital year).
Safety and Sustainability Progress
High-potential incident frequency rate improved to 0.06 for 2025, a 50% reduction year-over-year and the best annual result on record. Achieved 100% renewable power in Chile as of October 1, 2025. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for ninth consecutive year.
QB Tailings Management Facility (TMF) Progress
Completed installation of alternative cyclone technology and paddock redesigns, materially improving sand quality, drainage times and paddock development rates. Expect to complete mechanical construction of rock benches 4 and 5 and reach TMF steady-state development by end of 2026, with steady-state operations targeted from early 2027.
Favorable Copper Market and Cash Flow Sensitivity
Copper reached record highs in Q4 with quarterly average >USD 5/lb. At USD 5.50/lb copper, company could generate ~$6.2B EBITDA and ~$4.3B operating cash flow; at USD 6.00/lb copper, ~$6.9B EBITDA and ~$4.8B operating cash flow — highlighting strong cash flow upside if prices persist.
Positive Performance at Trail and Byproduct Strength
Trail Operations generated $106 million gross profit before D&A in Q4 and $281 million for the year driven by precious metals and germanium. Byproduct and co-product pricing helped reduce net cash unit costs and improved margins across segments.