Imperial Metals says Q2 Red Chris copper output falls 24% on lower grade

• Imperial Metals reported Q2 2026 Red Chris output of 17.924 million lb copper, 14,591 oz gold; down 24% and 36% year over year.
• Its 30% share was 5.377 million lb copper, 4,377 oz gold; lower grades, lower throughput drove declines despite higher copper recovery.
• 2026 guidance unchanged at 60-66 million lb copper, 47,500-52,500 oz gold; production tracking to budget.
• Block cave expansion feasibility study advancing; key permits secured; study completion, JV decision targeted for H2 2026.

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