ACG Metals Achieves First Copper Concentrate Production at Gediktepe
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ACG Metals (OTC: ACGAF) announced that it produced its first copper concentrate from the Gediktepe operation in Türkiye on 31 August 2026. Commissioning is reported to be progressing as planned, with the project now in the ramp-up phase.
According to ACG, the company is focusing on increasing throughput, optimising plant performance and improving recoveries to reach full, steady-state copper production by the end of 2026. Management highlights that first production was achieved safely and within budget, marking ACG’s transition into a copper producer.
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- First copper concentrate produced at Gediktepe on 31 August 2026
- Commissioning progressing as planned and project now in ramp-up phase
- Transition into a copper producer confirmed by initial concentrate production
- First production achieved within budget, according to ACG
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Commissioning at Gediktepe is progressing as planned, and the operation has entered the ramp-up phase. The Company's focus is now on increasing throughput, optimising plant performance and progressing towards full production by the end of 2026.
Artem Volynets, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ACG, said:
"Producing our first copper concentrate marks ACG's transition into a copper producer and is a defining milestone for the Company. Achieving this safely and within budget reflects the dedication and execution capability of our employees, contractors and partners.
Our priority is now a disciplined ramp-up, progressively increasing throughput and recoveries, delivering consistent concentrate quality and advancing towards steady-state production. We look forward to reporting further progress as commissioning continues."
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The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of the Company is Artem Volynets, Chief Executive Officer.
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About the Company
ACG Metals is a company with a vision to build a global, high-margin, copper-focused producer with safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
In September 2024, ACG successfully completed the acquisition of the Gediktepe Mine. Since then, the Company has transformed the operation from a gold and silver producer into a copper producer, achieving first copper and zinc concentrate production in August 2026. Gediktepe is targeting annual steady-state copper equivalent production of 20-25kt.
ACG's team has extensive M&A experience built through decades spent at blue-chip multinationals in the sector. The team brings a significant network as well as a commitment to ESG principles and strong corporate governance.
LON: ACG | OTCQX: ACGAF | LON:ACGW | Xetra: ACG | Bond ISIN: NO0013414565
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