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Hudbay Announces $600 Million Strategic Investment from Mitsubishi Corporation for 30% Joint Venture Interest in Copper World
Secures a premier long-term strategic partner in Mitsubishi, which has a long history of joint venture partnerships in the highest quality copper mines globallyMitsubishi's strategic partnership validates the attractive long-term value of Copper World as a world-class copper asset and endorses the strong technical capabilities of HudbayFacilitates approximately $1.5 billion investment in the U.S. critical minerals supply chain to deliver an anticipated 85,000 tonnes of "Made in America" copper p
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