The strong economics suggest the Furnas project could significantly enhance Ero Copper's production profile and valuation. Traders should monitor progress on permitting (Preliminary Licence application expected Q4 2026) and the company's ability to fund the earn-in milestones. The project's success is contingent on converting Inferred Resources to Reserves and securing financing for the $2.8 billion capital requirement.
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Executive Summary
Ero Copper Corp. filed a technical report for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of its Furnas copper-gold project in Brazil. The PEA outlines a 24-year mine life with a combined open-pit and underground operation, estimating post-tax NPV8% of $2.04 billion and IRR of 27%. The project has a total capital cost of $2.8 billion and would produce copper concentrate with gold and silver by-products. The assessment is preliminary and includes Inferred Mineral Resources which are too speculative to have economic viability demonstrated.
Key Facts
- Post-tax NPV8% of $2.04 billion with 27% IRR and 3.1-year payback
- Total capital cost estimated at $2.798 billion ($1.28 billion initial)
- 24-year mine life with combined open-pit and underground operation
- Average annual production of 1.2 million tonnes of payable copper
- Project located in Carajás Mineral Province with existing infrastructure access
- Ero Copper can earn 60% interest through a definitive earn-in agreement with Vale
Financial Impact
Post-tax NPV of $2.04 billion with $2.8 billion total capital investment
Risk Factors
- PEA includes Inferred Mineral Resources which are too speculative to have demonstrated economic viability
- Class 5 capital cost estimate has wide accuracy range (-20% to -50% low, +30% to +100% high)
- Environmental licensing process has not yet commenced with potential for delays
- Project financing not arranged and no off-take agreements in place
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001171843-26-002028 |
| Exhibit: exh_991.htm | 0001171843-26-002028 |
| Document: f6k_033026.htm | 0001171843-26-002028 |
| Document: 0001171843-26-002028-index-headers.html | 0001171843-26-002028 |
| Document: 0001171843-26-002028-index.html | 0001171843-26-002028 |
| Document: 0001171843-26-002028.txt | 0001171843-26-002028 |
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Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | 6-K | $31.10 $35.32 | ▲ +13.57% | ▲ +12.97% | $35.75 (+14.95%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $31.10 $35.32 | ▲ +13.57% | ▲ +12.97% | $35.75 (+14.95%) |
Jul 2, 2026 13w ago | 6-K | $26.21 $27.05 | ▲ +3.20% | ▲ +3.62% | $35.75 (+36.40%) |
Jul 2, 2026 13w ago | Press Release | $26.21 $27.05 | ▲ +3.20% | ▲ +3.62% | $35.75 (+36.40%) |
Jun 30, 2026 13w ago | 6-K | $26.75 $26.20 | ▼ −2.06% | ▼ −1.03% | $35.75 (+33.64%) |
Jun 30, 2026 13w ago | Press Release | $26.75 $26.20 | ▼ −2.06% | ▼ −1.03% | $35.75 (+33.64%) |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $27.70 $25.06 | ▼ −9.53% | ▼ −11.42% | $35.75 (+29.06%) |
Jun 10, 2026 16w ago | 6-K | $25.78 $25.06 | ▼ −2.79% | ▼ −6.42% | $35.75 (+38.67%) |
May 20, 2026 19w ago | 6-K | $26.97 $29.75 | ▲ +10.31% | ▲ +9.57% | $35.75 (+32.55%) |
Apr 1, 2026 26w ago | 6-K | $28.10 $25.85 | ▼ −8.01% | ▼ −17.88% | $35.75 (+27.22%) |
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