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Imperial reports Red Chris mine study progress and third-quarter production
Imperial Metals reported progress on a feasibility study for the Red Chris Block Cave mine project.
The update also covered third-quarter 2026 production at Red Chris and Mount Polley, two mines operated by the company.
The Red Chris update was largely based on information released earlier by Newmont Corporation.
A block cave mine is the type of project being assessed at Red Chris; the update does not give production figures.
The project was described as establishing a foundation for a potential 70-year copper-gold operation.
The feasibility study is advancing, but no completion date or next milestone was stated.
Imperial Metals reported progress on the definitive feasibility study for the Red Chris Block Cave mine.
The company also reported third-quarter 2026 production from the Red Chris and Mount Polley mines.
The update was announced on October 22, 2026.
Imperial said the Red Chris Block Cave update was largely based on information released by Newmont earlier that day.
- Who
- Imperial Metals Corporation reported the update.
- What
- It reported progress on a definitive feasibility study for the Red Chris Block Cave mine and third-quarter production from Red Chris and Mount Polley.
- When
- October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Red Chris and Mount Polley mines; their locations are not stated in the available article text.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Company
- Imperial Metals Corporation
- Study
- Definitive feasibility study for the Red Chris Block Cave mine
- Production period
- Third quarter of 2026
- Mines covered
- Red Chris and Mount Polley
- Announcement date
- October 22, 2026