About this episode
Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN; Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) has released the first integrated preliminary economic assessment for the Vicuña copper district in Argentina, combining the Jose Maria and Filo del Sol deposits into a staged development plan. Speaking with Kitco Mining at the 35th BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, President and CEO Jack Lundin said the project could rank among the top five copper, gold, and silver producers globally.The PEA outlines an initial 25 years, averaging about 400,000 tonnes of copper and 600,000 ounces of gold annually, with peak years exceeding 500,000 tonnes of copper and 800,000 ounces of gold. Full-scale development carries a projected mine life of more than 70 years. “No better project out there that exists today, I believe in the copper sector than Vicuña,” Lundin said.With fiscal stability applications submitted under Argentina’s RIGI regime and a potential final investment decision targeted before year-end, Lundin Mining is positioning Vicuña as a multi-decade copper growth platform. Lundin also discusses financing flexibility and the company’s ambition to become a top 10 global copper producer.Don’t forget to subscribe to the Kitco Mining & Kitco News YouTube channels to stay up to date on the latest industry news and interviews.Special thanks to our sponsor, First Majestic Silver. To learn more, visit https://firstmajestic.com01:02 - Vicuña Integrated PEA: Jose Maria + Filo del Sol01:55 - 70+ Year Mine Life and Top Five Copper Scale02:49 - Fast Track to FID: RIGI, EIA, and Timeline05:11 - Leadership Team and Execution Plan at Vicuna06:26 - Greenfield Build Risks at 4,500m Elevation08:05 - Infrastructure Strategy and Potential Spinout11:03 - Chile–Argentina Binational Mining Protocol12:52 - Funding Strategy, Credit Facility, and Streaming Options14:55 - Portfolio Reshaping: Europe Exit and Eagle Sale17:10 - Copper M&A Trends and Top 10 Producer Ambition19:08 - Chile Politics, Copper Outlook, and 2026 Milestones__________________________________________________________________Kitco Mining is dedicated to reporting on the mining industry. Our mandate is to be the top resource for all mining information and news, offering a clear perspective on where the industry is going through breaking news coverage, mining trends, and in-depth reporting, presented with precious, rare earth, base metals, and industry stock prices.Get important precious and base metal updates while on the go with the Kitco Gold LIVE! app - https://applications.kitco.comStay connected with usX - https://x.com/KitcoMiningInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitcominingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitco-miningFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/KitcoMiningConnect with the Kitco Mining anchorsPaul Harris - https://x.com/paulharrisgold
