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Freeport Provides Update on Wardens Hearing on Renewal of Exploration License for Yandera Copper Project
Positive community support expressed for the renewal of EL 1335 for the Yandera Copper Project and its potential to advance the region's economic development.Warden will now produce a report to Mining Advisory Council, following the March 25, 2026 Wardens Hearing.Renewal of EL 1335 is a key step towards unlocking the Prefeasibility* stage Yandera Copper Project with a historical 727 million tons of measured and indicated resources averaging 0.39% copper equivalent.Vancouver, British...
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