Arizona Sonoran Copper Aims To Restart Cactus Mine May 2026

Features an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV) of US$2.3 billion and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 22.8% based on a copper price of $4.25/lb.

Located on privately held land, the project bypasses federal nexus, allowing for a more streamlined, state-led permitting process. Arizona Sonoran Copper aims to restart Cactus mine

According to the October 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), the Cactus Project is envisioned as a long-life, low-cost operation with the following key highlights: Features an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV) of US$2