{"id":118,"date":"2023-09-18T01:43:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T01:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/?page_id=118"},"modified":"2024-10-01T21:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T21:41:55","slug":"history-of-florence-copper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/history-of-florence-copper\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Florence Copper"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”290″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000000″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fixed” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”letter-reveal-bottom” stagger_animation=”true” content_alignment=”center” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Timeline of Florence Copper” font_size=”4vw” font_size_tablet=”8vw” font_size_phone=”10vw”][\/split_line_heading]\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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1969<\/span><\/div><\/div>
1969<\/div><\/div>
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Copper Discovered<\/div>

Copper discovered on the Florence Copper site after a geologist from American Smelting & Refining Co. (ASARCO) sees evidence of mineralization on nearby Poston Butte Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1970<\/span><\/div><\/div>
1970<\/div><\/div>
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Mining Explored<\/div>

Continental Oil Company (Conoco) investigates developing the Florence Copper deposit using traditional mining methods, constructing two 700-foot shafts and one mile of underground cross-cuts (horizontal tunnels). On-site testing shows the deposit\u2019s unique hydrogeological conditions make traditional mining unfeasible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1992<\/span><\/div><\/div>
1992<\/div><\/div>
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Magma Copper Company<\/div>

1992 to 1996: Florence Copper property acquired by Magma Copper Company. Magma evaluates potential for in-situ copper recovery (ISCR) operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1996<\/span><\/div><\/div>
1996<\/div><\/div>
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BHP Copper<\/div>

1996 to 1998: Magma acquired by BHP Copper. BHP conducts geological and hydrological test work and initiates an ISCR pilot test, including installation of 67 injection, production and monitoring wells. ISCR is proven to be safe and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2000<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2000<\/div><\/div>
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BHP Defers Mining Operations<\/div>

2000: BHP defers mining operations due to low metal prices. Property acquired by Merrill Ranch Investments LLC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2009<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2009<\/div><\/div>
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Curis Resources<\/div>

2009-2010: Mineral exploration and development company Curis Resources acquires the Florence Copper property. A project team is assembled to advance the project toward development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2011<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2011<\/div><\/div>
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Permitting & Engineering<\/div>

2011-2014: Curis undertakes engineering programs, environmental studies, and community engagement in support of project permitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2014<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2014<\/div><\/div>
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Taseko Mines<\/div>

2014: Curis acquired by Vancouver-based copper miner Taseko Mines Limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2014<\/div><\/div>
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Advanced Permitting<\/div>

2014-2017: Florence Copper team advances federal and state permitting for ISCR project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2017<\/div><\/div>
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Production Test Facility<\/div>

2017: Construction of Production Test Facility (PTF) begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2019<\/div><\/div>
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First Copper Cathode Produced<\/div>

2019: Florence Copper PTF achieves first copper cathode production using ISCR.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/div>
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Over One Million Pounds of Copper<\/div>

2019-2023: Over one million pounds of copper cathode produced under PTF. Advanced permitting of commercial facilities continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2023<\/div><\/div>
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Major Permits Finalized<\/div>

2023: Major permits finalized, and preparation for construction of commercial operations begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2025<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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Commercial Production Facilities Finalized<\/div>

2025: Construction of commercial production facilities finalized, and commercial wellfield operations commenced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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