Five of the Top Copper Stocks to Own Heading into 2026 December 04, 2025 - Baystreet.ca Distributed on behalf of Gunnison Copper Corp. Copper prices could test higher highs on supply concerns. For one, traders have been boosting copper shipments to the U.S. amid speculation the Trump Administration could impose new import tariffs in the new year, which could squeeze supply in other regions, as noted The Wall Street Journal. Two, we have to remember that demand for copper has been growing even faster thanks to the artificial intelligence boom in data centers and renewable energy. All of which is also a strong catalyst for copper stocks, such as Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF), Rio Tinto (OTC: RTNTF), Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), BHP Group (NYSE: BHP), and Teck Resources (NYSE: TECK) (TSX: TECK). In addition, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, “Goldman Sachs raised its copper price forecast for the first half of next year to an average of $10,710 a ton from $10,415 previously, citing constrained mine-supply growth and structural demand from grid and power infrastructure. It also said physical traders suggest copper shipments into the U.S. could accelerate more than expected in early 2026. Copper prices are also supported by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates further this year.” One of the Beneficiaries is Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF), America’s newest copper producer, began producing from their Johnson Camp Mine (JCM) in August from the first of two circuits. It also just announced today that the second of two copper circuits started, coming from the Nuton production from sulfide ore. The JCM mine is fully funded by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture, with a production capacity of up to 25 million pounds of finished copper cathode annually. In addition, Gunnison and Rio Tinto venture Nuton LLC have been awarded US$13.9 million in tax credits under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Program (the "48C program") to expand production of Made in America copper, which is designated a Critical Material for Energy, from its Johnson Camp Mine in Southern Arizona. The competitive process for funding was managed by the U.S. Department of Energy as advisor to the Internal Revenue Service, which selected recipients based on an extensive review of each project. "We are honored to receive this significant support from the Department of Energy and the IRS," said Stephen Twyerould, CEO of Gunnison Copper. "This tax credit will allow us to produce significant quantities of copper metal domestically in the United States to directly supply American production in a variety of critical industries such as energy and defense." "The goal of 48C is to support projects that achieve a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. At Nuton, our ambition is to redefine how copper is produced by applying nature-based technologies that achieve more positive social, economic and environmental outcomes," said Adam Burley, CEO of Nuton. "Our first industrial-scale deployment of the Nuton technology at Johnson Camp is a major step on the journey to achieving that ambition." "I am very pleased with the government support for this project," said Fred DuVal, Chairman of Gunnison Copper. "We remain committed to providing good jobs, paying prevailing wages, for Cochise County residents and to developing our partnership with Cochise College to implement an apprenticeship program for labor on behalf of Gunnison." In addition to Gunnison’s Johnson Camp Mine, they are continuing to advance their flagship Gunnison Project as a conventional open pit, heap leach, SX/EW. Eight times larger than the Johnson Camp Mine, the project is at a Preliminary Econonomic Assessment level (PEA). The Company will be releasing an updated PEA in Q1 2026 that incorporates its High-Value Add Work Program, including mineralized material sorting and potential monetization of its limestone by-product. Following the updated PEA, the company will work towards its Pre-Feasibility Study and permits as next steps in this catalyst rich story. Other related developments from around the markets include: Rio Tinto outlined its strategy to deliver industry leading returns by becoming stronger, sharper and simpler, at its 2025 Capital Markets Day. Chief Executive Simon Trott and members of the executive team will detail how Rio Tinto will unlock its full potential to become the most valued metals and mining business through a strategy that starts with having the right assets in the right markets, supported by a diversified model that delivers market-leading performance and industry-leading returns. Three strategic pillars are focused on driving a step change in performance and returns: Operational excellence: streamlining to three world class businesses – Iron Ore, Copper and Aluminum & Lithium – with safety first, a relentless focus on productivity and leveraging best in class ore body knowledge; Project execution: creating new options for organic growth by delivering projects reliably, efficiently and at scale; Capital discipline: continuing to allocate capital with rigor and maintaining a strong, resilient balance sheet, with leading returns. Freeport-McMoRan announced plans to restore large-scale production from PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) Grasberg operations in Central Papua, Indonesia. As previously reported, PTFI commenced production from the unaffected Deep Mill Level Zone and Big Gossan underground mines in late October 2025. Remediation activities are being advanced to prepare for a phased restart and ramp-up of the Grasberg Block Cave underground mine beginning in second-quarter 2026. Kathleen Quirk, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our team is committed to restoring large-scale, low-cost production at Grasberg in a safe, efficient and responsible manner. We have incorporated the learnings from the recent tragic incident into our future plans and are implementing several initiatives to address the conditions that led to the incident. We will continue to prioritize safety above all else as we restore operations and work to provide benefits to our many stakeholders.” BHP Group entered into its third and largest renewable electricity supply arrangement for Copper SA, taking another step forward in its operational decarbonization and unlocking significant new investment in renewable generation in the state. Under this baseload electricity arrangement, 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity will be supplied to power BHP’s Copper SA province, including the Olympic Dam mine, smelter and refinery as well as the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations. It will be supported by output from the first 300 MW of Neoen’s Goyder North Wind Farm, firmed by their new Goyder Battery with a minimum capacity of 200 MW / 800 MWh, and Neoen’s in-house energy management expertise. Both assets are currently under development near Burra in South Australia’s mid-north, with BHP as the primary customer. Teck Resources announced that "The merger of equals between Teck and Anglo American announced this quarter is a unique opportunity to create a global leader in critical minerals and a top five copper producer," said Jonathan Price, President and CEO. "The combination will unlock significant value for shareholders through integration of Quebrada Blanca and Collahuasi and meaningful corporate synergies, offering a compelling high-quality, copper-focused investment opportunity. In addition, we completed a Comprehensive Operational Review to ensure our business plans are grounded in demonstrated performance. Our focus moving forward is on disciplined execution and completion of the merger.” Legal Disclaimer / Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Winning Media is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. Winning Media is only compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation. Pursuant to an agreement Winning Media has been paid three thousand five hundred dollars for advertising and marketing services for Gunnison Copper. by Gunnison Copper. We own ZERO shares of Gunnison Copper. Please click here for disclaimer. Contact: Ty Hoffer Winning Media 281.804.7972 [email protected]
Five of the Top Copper Stocks to Own Heading into 2026 December 04, 2025 - Baystreet.ca Distributed on behalf of Gunnison Copper Corp. Copper prices could test higher highs on supply concerns. For one, traders have been boosting copper shipments to the U.S. amid speculation the Trump Administration could impose new import tariffs in the new year, which could squeeze supply in other regions, as noted The Wall Street Journal. Two, we have to remember that demand for copper has been growing even faster thanks to the artificial intelligence boom in data centers and renewable energy. All of which is also a strong catalyst for copper stocks, such as Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF), Rio Tinto (OTC: RTNTF), Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), BHP Group (NYSE: BHP), and Teck Resources (NYSE: TECK) (TSX: TECK). In addition, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, “Goldman Sachs raised its copper price forecast for the first half of next year to an average of $10,710 a ton from $10,415 previously, citing constrained mine-supply growth and structural demand from grid and power infrastructure. It also said physical traders suggest copper shipments into the U.S. could accelerate more than expected in early 2026. Copper prices are also supported by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates further this year.” One of the Beneficiaries is Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF), America’s newest copper producer, began producing from their Johnson Camp Mine (JCM) in August from the first of two circuits. It also just announced today that the second of two copper circuits started, coming from the Nuton production from sulfide ore. The JCM mine is fully funded by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture, with a production capacity of up to 25 million pounds of finished copper cathode annually. In addition, Gunnison and Rio Tinto venture Nuton LLC have been awarded US$13.9 million in tax credits under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Program (the "48C program") to expand production of Made in America copper, which is designated a Critical Material for Energy, from its Johnson Camp Mine in Southern Arizona. The competitive process for funding was managed by the U.S. Department of Energy as advisor to the Internal Revenue Service, which selected recipients based on an extensive review of each project. "We are honored to receive this significant support from the Department of Energy and the IRS," said Stephen Twyerould, CEO of Gunnison Copper. "This tax credit will allow us to produce significant quantities of copper metal domestically in the United States to directly supply American production in a variety of critical industries such as energy and defense." "The goal of 48C is to support projects that achieve a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. At Nuton, our ambition is to redefine how copper is produced by applying nature-based technologies that achieve more positive social, economic and environmental outcomes," said Adam Burley, CEO of Nuton. "Our first industrial-scale deployment of the Nuton technology at Johnson Camp is a major step on the journey to achieving that ambition." "I am very pleased with the government support for this project," said Fred DuVal, Chairman of Gunnison Copper. "We remain committed to providing good jobs, paying prevailing wages, for Cochise County residents and to developing our partnership with Cochise College to implement an apprenticeship program for labor on behalf of Gunnison." In addition to Gunnison’s Johnson Camp Mine, they are continuing to advance their flagship Gunnison Project as a conventional open pit, heap leach, SX/EW. Eight times larger than the Johnson Camp Mine, the project is at a Preliminary Econonomic Assessment level (PEA). The Company will be releasing an updated PEA in Q1 2026 that incorporates its High-Value Add Work Program, including mineralized material sorting and potential monetization of its limestone by-product. Following the updated PEA, the company will work towards its Pre-Feasibility Study and permits as next steps in this catalyst rich story. Other related developments from around the markets include: Rio Tinto outlined its strategy to deliver industry leading returns by becoming stronger, sharper and simpler, at its 2025 Capital Markets Day. Chief Executive Simon Trott and members of the executive team will detail how Rio Tinto will unlock its full potential to become the most valued metals and mining business through a strategy that starts with having the right assets in the right markets, supported by a diversified model that delivers market-leading performance and industry-leading returns. Three strategic pillars are focused on driving a step change in performance and returns: Operational excellence: streamlining to three world class businesses – Iron Ore, Copper and Aluminum & Lithium – with safety first, a relentless focus on productivity and leveraging best in class ore body knowledge; Project execution: creating new options for organic growth by delivering projects reliably, efficiently and at scale; Capital discipline: continuing to allocate capital with rigor and maintaining a strong, resilient balance sheet, with leading returns. Freeport-McMoRan announced plans to restore large-scale production from PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) Grasberg operations in Central Papua, Indonesia. As previously reported, PTFI commenced production from the unaffected Deep Mill Level Zone and Big Gossan underground mines in late October 2025. Remediation activities are being advanced to prepare for a phased restart and ramp-up of the Grasberg Block Cave underground mine beginning in second-quarter 2026. Kathleen Quirk, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our team is committed to restoring large-scale, low-cost production at Grasberg in a safe, efficient and responsible manner. We have incorporated the learnings from the recent tragic incident into our future plans and are implementing several initiatives to address the conditions that led to the incident. We will continue to prioritize safety above all else as we restore operations and work to provide benefits to our many stakeholders.” BHP Group entered into its third and largest renewable electricity supply arrangement for Copper SA, taking another step forward in its operational decarbonization and unlocking significant new investment in renewable generation in the state. Under this baseload electricity arrangement, 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity will be supplied to power BHP’s Copper SA province, including the Olympic Dam mine, smelter and refinery as well as the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations. It will be supported by output from the first 300 MW of Neoen’s Goyder North Wind Farm, firmed by their new Goyder Battery with a minimum capacity of 200 MW / 800 MWh, and Neoen’s in-house energy management expertise. Both assets are currently under development near Burra in South Australia’s mid-north, with BHP as the primary customer. Teck Resources announced that "The merger of equals between Teck and Anglo American announced this quarter is a unique opportunity to create a global leader in critical minerals and a top five copper producer," said Jonathan Price, President and CEO. "The combination will unlock significant value for shareholders through integration of Quebrada Blanca and Collahuasi and meaningful corporate synergies, offering a compelling high-quality, copper-focused investment opportunity. In addition, we completed a Comprehensive Operational Review to ensure our business plans are grounded in demonstrated performance. Our focus moving forward is on disciplined execution and completion of the merger.” Legal Disclaimer / Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Winning Media is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. Winning Media is only compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation. Pursuant to an agreement Winning Media has been paid three thousand five hundred dollars for advertising and marketing services for Gunnison Copper. by Gunnison Copper. We own ZERO shares of Gunnison Copper. Please click here for disclaimer. Contact: Ty Hoffer Winning Media 281.804.7972 [email protected]