Gunnison Copper (GCU.TO) on Wednesday said it received approval under the Arizona Commerce Authority's (ACA) Qualified Facility Tax Credit (QFTC) Program for its Arizona operations which will result in a non-dilutive refundable tax credit funding source for the company, it said on Wednesday.
The QFTC Program is designed to support "significant capital investment and high-quality job creation" in Arizona through refundable state income tax credits tied to qualifying investments and net new full-time employment," stated the company.
"This approval reflects the strong support we have in Arizona for our operations and direct financial support from the Arizona Commerce Authority providing this non-dilutive funding to support our manufacturing of pure American copper in this great state," said chief executive Craig Hallworth. "As we continue advancing our Made-in-America copper platform, we remain focused on creating high-quality jobs, working collaboratively with local communities and stakeholders, and supporting secure domestic supply chains for critical industries including infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, data centers, and defense."
The company's shares were last seen up $0.005 to $0.46 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Price: $0.46, Change: $+0.01, Percent Change: +1.10%