George Ogilvie

George Ogilvie, President and CEO of Arizona Sonoran Copper, shares insights into the Cactus Project's Pre-Feasibility Study. He reveals plans for a simplified open-pit operation with impressive economic metrics, including a projected annual production of 226 million pounds of copper cathodes. Ogilvie discusses the strategic shift from underground to open-pit mining to mitigate risks and enhance output. He also covers the project's permitting timeline, financing efforts, and key milestones for 2026, highlighting potential opportunities in the copper market.

George Ogilvie, CEO of Arizona Sonoran Copper, dives deep into the Cactus Project's preliminary feasibility study. He highlights the project’s ambitious goal of producing 103,000 tonnes of copper cathodes annually, which could position it as the third-largest producer in the U.S. Ogilvie discusses the project's impressive economics and necessary adjustments from earlier studies. He also explores innovative processing technologies, the effects of inflation on capital costs, and potential future developments in sulfide production.

George Ogilvie, CEO of Arizona Sonoran Copper, discusses pivotal developments for the Cactus Project in Arizona. He highlights an updated mineral resource estimate and an upcoming Preliminary Feasibility Study that aim to optimize financing. Ogilvie also delves into the strategic acquisition of over 2,000 acres for crucial infrastructure and the potential impact of copper's critical mineral status on federal funding. This insightful conversation sheds light on the company's innovative approaches and future prospects in the copper industry.