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27 May 2026, 11:45 UTC · 2h ago
Source · https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/amarc-announces-preliminary-2026-budget-to-significantly-advance-copper-gold-disc-1170708
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Freeport-McMoRan is fully funding a $15 million exploration budget for the 2026 program at the JOY Copper-Gold District. — Direct funding from a major global miner validates the asset's quality and removes capital expenditure risk for Amarc.
+0.80Freeport-McMoRan has exercised its right to invest an additional $75 million to increase its interest in the AuRORA Minerals Ltd. joint venture by 10%. — A significant capital commitment from a strategic partner signals high conviction in the project's Tier-1 potential.
+0.70Freeport has commenced preliminary pre-development engineering, resource planning, and metallurgical studies at the AuRORA deposit. — Moving from exploration to pre-development engineering indicates the project is advancing toward a feasibility/production timeline.
+0.60The 2026 program includes mobilizing a 70-person camp and three drill rigs to test the AuRORA deposit, TWINS discovery, and two additional porphyry targets. — Aggressive scaling of field operations increases the probability of discovering significant mineral extensions in the near term.
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The company is managing a significant $15 million exploration budget for a high-potential copper-gold district with strong backing from Freeport.
Freeport is demonstrating conviction in the asset by investing a further $75 million to increase its stake in the joint venture.
Centerra Gold is mentioned only to provide geographical context for the location of the mining district.
[mutual] Amarc and Freeport-McMoRan are joint venture partners in AuRORA Minerals Ltd.
[a_to_b] Amarc acts as the primary contractor managing exploration programs for the joint venture funded by Freeport.
[mutual] Amarc's JOY District is located adjacent to the Kemess Mining District advanced by Centerra Gold.
