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Notice of Agreement to Enter the Oracle Ridge Copper Exploration Project in Arizona, USA
Nippon Steel Mining has signed an agreement to participate in the Oracle Ridge copper exploration project in Arizona, USA. They will spend a total of 20 million USD over four years, with an 80% equity stake in the joint venture.
Key Figures
- Total Project Expenditure: 20 million USD (4 years)
- Joint Venture Equity Ratio: Nippon Steel Mining 80%, EM2 Corporation 20%
- Offtake Rights Holding Ratio: 100% (Nippon Steel Mining)
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Project Overview
Nippon Steel Mining Co., Ltd. concluded an agreement to enter the Oracle Ridge copper exploration project in Arizona, USA, effective April 20, 2026. The project is located approximately 40 km northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Over four years, a total of 20 million USD will be spent for obtaining environmental permits, exploratory drilling, and feasibility assessments. The joint venture equity ratio will be 80% for Nippon Steel Mining and 20% for EM2 Corporation, with Nippon Steel Mining holding 100% of the offtake rights for the project’s production.
Business Strategy and Future Outlook
This project is suitably scaled for Nippon Steel Mining’s financing and development capacity, sharing many commonalities with its copper mine operations in the Republic of Chile. Although this is the company's first entry into a copper mine in the USA, it is expected to contribute to the growth of its overseas resource business and provide risk diversification. Currently, the impact on earnings is considered minimal, and any items that should be disclosed in the future will be promptly announced.
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