Flagship ups copper stakes in Canada as red metal soars

Primary framing

“Flagship ups copper stakes in Canada as red metal soars”

Record copper prices, Canadian mining reforms and heavyweight neighbours have put Flagship Minerals’ billion-tonne-scale Whipsaw project in the spotlight.

Key facts

• Copper prices are currently at record highs
• Flagship Minerals' acquisition is seen as timely given the current market conditions
• Flagship Minerals acquired the Whipsaw copper project for A$6.5 million
• The project is located 17 kilometres from Hudbay Minerals' Copper Mountain mine
• Flagship Minerals acquired the Whipsaw copper project for A$6.5 million
• The project is located 17 kilometres from Hudbay Minerals' Copper Mountain mine
• Copper prices are currently at record highs
• Flagship Minerals' acquisition is seen as timely given the current market conditions

Center-leaning outlets

• Brisbane Times (AU)