The funds will be directed towards drilling, exploration, technical studies and further development of the Cactus copper project in Arizona, US.

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) has upped its stake in Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (TSX: ASCU) with the purchase of approximately 11.85 million shares under a private placement.

Hudbay will hold a 9.99% interest in ASCU, following the closing of the Private Placement and after giving effect to the Common Shares currently held by Hudbay. The Issue Price represents a 15% premium to the 5-day volume weighted average price of the Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) as of the close of trading on January 7, 2025.

Global copper miner Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) will invest C$19,911,467 into Arizona Sonoran Copper (TSX:ASCU), a junior miner developing its flagship C$2.77 billion net present value Cactus project in Arizona ・Hudbay’s investment will increase its stake to 9.