Ero Copper presents phased development plan for Furnas copper-gold project
ERO•Ero Copper’s preliminary economic assessment projects Furnas will produce 108,000 metric tons of copper equivalent annually over its first 15 years, with a 24-year mine life. The company expects Tucumã to reach a 4 million metric ton annual processing rate by year-end 2026.
1. Project development plan
Ero Copper presented a phased development plan for the Furnas copper-gold project, designed to align capital spending with mining activity and projected cash generation. The preliminary economic assessment projects annual copper-equivalent production of 108,000 metric tons over the first 15 years and a 24-year mine life.
2. Other operations
The company expects Tucumã to reach an annual processing rate of 4 million metric tons by year-end 2026 through expanded tailings filtration. Gold recovery from historic Xavantina stockpiles is expected to generate cash through the first half of 2027, supporting accelerated debt reduction.
