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Highland Copper Company Inc. develops copper assets in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with news centered on its 100% owned Copperwood Project, mineral leases, surface rights, engineering work, construction readiness and project financing activity. Company updates also address U.S. domestic copper mining policy, conference participation and project-level technical and commercial planning.
Recurring disclosures include material agreements, capital-structure changes, governance matters, operating and financial results, and the completed divestiture of Highland Copper's former 34% interest in the White Pine North Project. The company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under HI and on the OTCQB under HDRSF.
Highland Copper (OTCQB: HDRSF) has secured a non-binding Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential debt financing of up to US$250 million for its Copperwood Project in Michigan.
The financing, issued under EXIM's Make More in America Initiative, would cover a significant portion of the US$400 million initial capital required for the project. The LOI includes a potential 11-year repayment term. Copperwood is among few U.S. copper projects with all major permits and a completed feasibility study.
While the LOI demonstrates federal-level recognition, it is non-binding and requires further due diligence, formal application, and meeting EXIM's underwriting criteria for final commitment.
Highland Copper (OTCQB: HDRSF) has successfully completed its environmental mitigation program at the Copperwood Project in Michigan. The program, completed within budget and in compliance with Michigan regulations, showcases the company's commitment to concurrent reclamation and responsible development.
Key achievements include the creation of 18 acres of compensating wetlands, planting of 20,000 native trees and plants, and the commitment to establish a 717-acre wetland preservation area. The project has demonstrated successful vegetation growth and habitat development, with ongoing monitoring from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Highland Copper (OTCQB:HDRSF) announced significant improvements to its Copperwood Project's process plant design, achieving increased copper recoveries of 87.6% at a 25% copper concentrate grade. The redesigned plant incorporates ultrafine flotation technology and an optimized reagent scheme, leading to reduced processing costs.
Key improvements include a mill-float-mill-float (MF2) flowsheet with de-sliming capabilities, resulting in 10-13.7% reduction in power requirements and up to $1.00 per tonne savings in operating costs. Glencore Technologies is offering a performance guarantee for the improved recovery estimates, marking a significant upgrade from the 2023 Feasibility Study's 86% recovery rate.
Highland Copper Company (OTCQB: HDRSF) has announced the approval of equity-based compensation grants to its directors, executive officers, and employees. The package includes 6,632,271 stock options at CDN$0.095 per share with a five-year term, 3,116,875 Restricted Share Units (RSUs), and 1,973,684 Deferred Share Units (DSUs).
The stock options will vest in three tranches: one-third immediately and one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries. Both RSUs and DSUs will vest equally over three years on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.
Highland Copper (OTCQB: HDRSF) provided significant updates on its 100%-owned Copperwood Project in Michigan. The project is under consideration for a $50 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with Wakefield Township directly requesting the infrastructure grant from the Michigan legislature as an alternative path.
The company has awarded key Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contracts to multiple firms: DRA Global for mine and process plant engineering, Foth for water management, and Tetra Tech for the Tailings Disposal Facility. Highland plans to transition to Phase 2 engineering in Q3 2025, targeting 35% completion for main components and 85% for TDF by Q1 2026.
Additionally, preliminary metallurgical optimization results suggest potential for a mill-float-mill-float circuit configuration, with final results expected in Q3 2025. The company has also substantially completed its on-site mitigation activities, including planting 20,000 trees in newly constructed wetland areas.
Highland Copper (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) has received approval for its updated air permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the Copperwood Project. The new permit, which replaces the 2018 version, allows the project to supplement main electrical supply with on-site generators when needed.
The approval process included a public comment period ending December 10, 2024, and a virtual public hearing on October 30, 2024. EGLE's Air Quality Division formally approved the application on February 27, 2025, following review of all submitted comments.
Highland Copper Company (TSXV: HI) (OTCQB: HDRSF) has announced its participation in Red Cloud's 13th Annual Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase, scheduled for February 27-28, 2025, at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.
CEO Barry O'Shea will deliver a presentation on February 27th at 1:40 PM EST. The conference will feature over 80 company presentations and facilitate more than 600 one-on-one meetings, along with keynote speeches from leading mining and finance industry figures.