CEO.CA's Inside the Boardroom: Ecora CEO on Market Tailwinds and 2025 Drivers After 81% H1 Base Metals Growth

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Ecora Resources (OTCQX: ECRAF) CEO Marc Bishop Lafleche discussed the company’s strategic shift and 2025 catalysts following an 81% growth in its base metals portfolio in H1 2025. The growth was driven by Voisey's Bay cobalt and Mantos Blancos copper ramping production. Management targets ~85% base metals exposure by 2030 to capitalize on copper supply deficits, cobalt export restrictions from the DRC, and strong uranium demand. Additional near-term catalysts cited for H2 2025 include heavy Kestrel coal production and continued base metals ramp-up, which the CEO framed as drivers of portfolio momentum and shareholder value.

Positive

• Base metals portfolio growth of 81% in H1 2025
• Voisey's Bay cobalt ramp contributing to 2025 production gains
• Mantos Blancos copper ramp supporting near-term metal output
• Company targeting ~85% base metals exposure by 2030

Negative

• 2025 performance depends on successful continued ramp-up of Voisey's Bay and Mantos Blancos

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We caught up with Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO of Ecora Resources Plc (LSE: ECOR) (TSX: ECOR) (OTCQX: ECRAF) to discuss their impressive 81% base metals portfolio growth in the first half of 2025, driven by Voisey's Bay cobalt and Mantos Blancos copper ramping up production. Lafleche explains how the company is strategically evolving toward 85% base metals exposure by 2030, benefiting from supply deficits in copper, export restrictions on cobalt from the DRC, and strong uranium demand dynamics. Watch to learn about multiple catalysts expected for Ecora in the second half of 2025, including heavy Kestrel coal production and continued base metals ramp-up.

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FAQ

What caused Ecora (ECRAF) base metals portfolio to grow 81% in H1 2025?

Management attributes the 81% H1 2025 increase to Voisey's Bay cobalt and Mantos Blancos copper ramping production.

What is Ecora's target base metals exposure and timeline for ECRAF?

Ecora aims for approximately 85% base metals exposure by 2030.

Which catalysts could affect Ecora (ECRAF) in the second half of 2025?

Expected catalysts include heavy Kestrel coal production and continued ramp-up of base metals assets in H2 2025.

How is Ecora positioning for cobalt market dynamics mentioned by the CEO?

The company cited benefits from export restrictions on cobalt from the DRC as a supply-side tailwind.

Will Ecora's shift to base metals affect its exposure to uranium and coal on ECRAF?

Management indicated continued uranium demand dynamics and Kestrel coal production as complementary portfolio drivers alongside base metals.

Where can investors watch Ecora CEO Marc Bishop Lafleche's interview?

The interview is available on CEO.CA's YouTube channel and the CEO.CA website via the provided video link.