CEO Clips - Highland Copper on U.S. Copper Supply & Near-Term Development

Why This Matters

The U.S. is facing a copper crunch—and Highland Copper is stepping in with one of the most construction-ready copper development projects in the country. As clean energy, infrastructure, and electrification drive demand, the company is aiming to make a near-term construction decision backed by strong fundamentals. With 3.7 billion pounds of copper defined, all permits secured, and detailed engineering underway, Highland is strategically positioned to contribute to domestic supply just as the market needs it most. A 25% increase in copper prices from $4 to $5 could potentially triple the asset's net value, highlighting the project’s financial strength and timing advantage.

Key Takeaways

• Fully permitted copper asset with construction readiness
• 3.7 billion pounds of defined copper resources
• Feasibility study completed; engineering began in early 2025
• Site work finalized in 2024, aligning with U.S. supply demand
• Net asset value triples with a 25% rise in copper price

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Full Transcript:

"Our primary focus is bringing the Copperwood project to a near term construction decision, and we think that timing of it really coincides nicely with the urgent need for domestic copper supply in the US. There's a well-documented supply demand imbalance globally with respect to copper, but when you look at the US in isolation, it's even more pronounced. Copper is one of the most advanced development assets in the US. Copperwood has all the permits it needs for operations and construction. A current feasibility study. We did some site work in 2024, and we initiated detailed engineering in early 2025. Copperwood has 3.7 billion pounds of copper defined. It's very robust at $4 copper price. But what's really important to see is the leverage at a 25% increase in copper price to $5. There's a three fold increase in net asset value. So we think the building blocks are really there to build the next US copper mine."