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Gunnison Copper Project

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Arizona, United States

Source: TMX Newsfile

Project
Under Development

The Gunnison Copper Project is a flagship copper mining project in Arizona, expected to deliver up to 174 million pounds of copper annually. It involves open pit mining, heap leach, and SX/EW refinery to produce finished copper cathode on-site with a direct rail link. The project aims to support national security and defense readiness by providing a significant domestic source of refined copper.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Metal, Manufacturing (Industrial), Rail, Oil and Gas
Location
Arizona, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
TMX Newsfile

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The project “Gunnison Copper Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Arizona, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from TMX Newsfile.

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2026-07-22

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The Gunnison Copper Project is a flagship copper mining project in Arizona, expected to deliver up to 174 million pounds of copper annually. It involves open pit mining, heap leach, and SX/EW refinery to produce finished copper cathode on-site with a direct rail link. The project aims to support national security and defense readiness by providing a significant domestic source of refined copper.

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Mining and Metals

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Arizona

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TMX Newsfile

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Aerospace & Defense, Metal, Manufacturing (Industrial), Rail, Oil and Gas

Article published date

2026-04-19

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