Developing Canada’s largest critical minerals project.
Western Copper and Gold
Through strategic endorsements and dedication to best-in-class mining standards, we’re positioned to drive long-term economic growth, accelerate investment in regional infrastructure, and deliver the critical minerals needed for a low-carbon future.
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Reserves & Resources
Copper
7.6 B lbs
M&I
3.1 B lbs
Inferred
GOLD
14.8 M oz
M&I
6.3 M oz
Inferred
MOLYBDENUM
971.2 M lbs
M&I
286.0 M lbs
Inferred
SILVER
117.2 M oz
M&I
62.3 M oz
Inferred
A Rare Opportunity in Copper-Gold
Advancing Toward Development
Among the world’s most advanced development-stage copper-gold projects.
De-Risked Through Rapid Payback
Higher grade Core Zone drives strong early cash flows.
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Guided by an expert review panel and global best practices.
The Casino Project
Casino is a large-scale, low-cost, advanced-stage copper-gold project with significant structural advantages, endorsed by Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi Materials.
2022 Feasibility Study Snapshot
Stage
Development (environmental assessment stage)
Mine Life
27 years
Throughput
Mill: 120,000 tpd
Heap Leach: 25,000 tpd
Average Annual Production
Cu: 164 Mlbs
Au: 259 Koz
Ag: 1,392 Koz
Mo: 15 Mlbs
Strip Ratio
0.43:1
Pre-Production Capital
C$3.62 billion
C1 Cash Costs
$(0.80)/lb Cu, net of by-product credits
Revenue Mix
47% Cu, 36% Au, 15% Mo, 2% Ag
Annual After-Tax Cash Flow
C$517 million
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