Cyprium Metals Gets Green Light for Nifty Restart—Cathode Production on Track for Mid-2026

Cyprium Metals Limited has reached a major milestone with board approval for its Nifty Copper Complex restart strategy. The Western Australian project is now poised for copper cathode production ramping up by mid-2026, marking a critical phase in the company’s phased recovery plan.

The Approved Roadmap: From Restart to Full Production

The board authorization covers substantial capital commitments designed to keep the project on schedule. The strategy centers on two key operational components: leveraging existing heap leach pads through surface leaching methods to unlock residual copper reserves, and simultaneously revamping the solvent extraction electrowinning (SXEW) facility to achieve minimum production capacity of 6,000 tonnes of cathode per annum.

Site work has already begun gaining momentum. Early-stage activities and procurement of critical long-lead equipment have received funding approval, with construction and refurbishment efforts now materializing at the Paterson region complex.

Why This Restart Matters

The restarted SXEW infrastructure opens doors for future scaling. As oxide ore sources from the Nifty open pit and neighboring deposits come online, the facility could sustain extended operational life while significantly boosting output volumes—a strategic advantage in the current copper market environment.

The cathode production milestone represents more than a production target; it signals Cyprium’s commitment to revitalizing the complex and tapping into Western Australia’s copper resources at a time when demand for the metal continues to strengthen globally.

With mid-2026 as the first cathode production checkpoint, the project trajectory is now clearly defined, pending execution across all planned phases.