Marimaca Copper (MARI) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
8 May, 2026Project overview and development status
Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) completed for the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD), targeting 50ktpa copper cathode production with a 13-year mine life and low strip ratio open pit operation.
Environmental approval (RCA) received in November 2025, advancing the project toward construction readiness and de-risking permitting.
Project benefits from proximity to major infrastructure, including port, power, water, and skilled workforce, reducing execution risk.
Water supply secured via recycled seawater pipeline from Mejillones, eliminating reliance on continental water sources.
Project financing and detailed engineering are underway, with sectorial permits and early site works progressing in line with schedule.
Financial highlights and capital intensity
Post-tax NPV (8%) of $1.1 billion and IRR of 39% at $5.05/lb copper price; payback period of 2.2 years.
Initial capex of $587 million, with industry-leading capital intensity of $11,700/t of copper production.
C1 cash cost of $1.69/lb and AISC of $2.09/lb, placing the project in the second quartile of global cost curves.
EBITDA margin of 58% and average annual free cash flow of $222 million over the mine life.
Ranks among the lowest capital cost copper development projects globally, with a profitability index above 1.5x.
Resource and reserve base
2025 Mineral Resource Estimate: 213.5Mt at 0.40% Cu (Measured & Indicated), with 21.2Mt at 0.29% Cu (Inferred).
2025 Ore Reserve: 179Mt at 0.42% Cu (Proved & Probable), containing 748kt copper.
93% of total resource tonnes now in Measured and Indicated categories, supporting robust production targets.
Resource growth supported by over 135km of drilling since 2016 and updated metallurgical recoveries.
Discovery cost under 2 cents per pound of copper, highlighting exploration efficiency.
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