Integra Resources (ITR.V) says the Florida Canyon Mine in Arizona has evolved into a larger, longer-life asset with a projected 17% jump in annual gold production from 70,000 ounces to 82,000 ounces.
According to an updated technical and feasibility report, the mine could generate over US$800 million from gold production in after-tax free cash flow, with total payable gold production of 685,000 ounces over life-of-mine including two years of gold production from residual leaching beginning 2033, a statement said.
The updated studies and life-of-mine plan, also calculated a 74% jump in proven and probable mineral reserves for the mine, with mining expected to last through 2033.
Integra plans to use its current cash flow to invest US$92 million toward growth capital investments to realize the mine's growth potential. Chief executive George Salamis said the higher costs expected in 2026 are "short-term".