Ivanhoe Electric Inc. has announced progress on its high-quality Santa Cruz Copper Project in Casa Grande, Arizona, with plans to begin producing refined copper cathode by late 2028. The project aims to supply 99.99% pure copper for U.S. industries over a 23-year mine life, utilizing a 100% heap leach process to minimize the need for offshore smelting and refining. This development aligns with the launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative announced at the White House to build a strategic U.S. minerals stockpile and reduce dependence on foreign sources, particularly China. Ivanhoe Electric is advancing financing discussions, including a potential $825 million project debt facility from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, to support the development of the Santa Cruz Copper Project.

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