Alta Copper Corp.
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Giulio T. Bonifacio
- Full Time Employees
- 14
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- Address
- 1112 West Pender Street Vancouver BC Canada V6E 2S1
- IPO Date
- Jan 17, 2012
- Website
- altacopper.com
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- Alta Copper Corp. is a Canada-based mineral exploration and development company primarily focused on its 100% owned Cañariaco advanced staged copper project located in northern Peru. The Cañariaco project encompasses approximately 91 square kilometers of highly prospective land, including the Cañariaco Norte, Cañariaco Sur deposits, and the Quebrada Verde prospect, positioning it as one of the largest copper deposits in the Americas not held by a major mining company. In addition to Cañariaco, Alta Copper holds other mineral assets including the Arikepay copper-gold project comprised of three concessions in southern Peru, the Don Gregorio copper-gold porphyry project in northern Peru, and the Canyon Creek copper project in British Columbia, Canada. The company explores primarily for copper, gold, and silver deposits within Peru and Canada, serving the base metals mining segment. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Alta Copper operates with a focus on advancing its flagship Cañariaco project toward development. Recent significant developments include a strategic non-brokered financing agreement secured in 2025 with its largest shareholder Fortescue Ltd., raising CAD 1.5 million to support ongoing project advancement. The company also entered into an option agreement with Precore Gold Corp. concerning the Arikepay copper-gold project, enabling Precore Gold to acquire up to a 100% interest, illustrating Alta Copper's strategic focus on optimizing asset value while concentrating efforts on Cañariaco. Furthermore, Alta Copper terminated its joint venture agreements related to the Don Gregorio project, reaffirming its operational focus on advancing the Cañariaco copper project, which continues on schedule with ongoing drilling programs and community engagement initiatives in the project area. These moves reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its portfolio and secure financial backing while progressing its principal copper development projects in Peru and Canada. Alta Copper's operations serve the mining industry with a portfolio centered on advanced-stage copper development and copper-gold exploration projects situated in geologically rich mining districts of Peru and Canada. The company emphasizes sustainable development and community relations within its project regions. The firm was formerly known as Candente Copper Corp. until a name change in May 2023, aligning its corporate identity with its copper-focused strategy. Its executive leadership includes Giulio T. Bonifacio as Executive Chair and CEO. The company continues to leverage strategic partnerships and financing to advance its mineral assets toward production readiness.
Alta Copper Corp. and Nascent Exploration Pty Ltd Announce Completion of Plan of Arrangement
Alta Copper Issues Update on Fortescue Transaction
Alta Copper Receives Court Approval for Proposed Acquisition by Fortescue
Alta Copper Shareholders and Optionholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by Fortescue
Alta Copper Issues Update on Fortescue Transaction
Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Alta Copper Shareholders Vote "For" Proposed Plan of Arrangement with Fortescue Ltd; Alta Copper Reminds Shareholders to Vote
Alta Copper Answers Questions About Fortescue Transaction
Alta Copper Announces Filing and Mailing of Meeting Materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders and Optionholders to be Held on January 26, 2026
Ecora Resources updates on Cañariaco copper royalty
Australia's Fortescue to buy remaining stake in Alta Copper, valuing it at $101 million
Fortescue to Acquire Alta Copper for C$1.40 per Share
Alta Copper Strengthens Community Ties in Cañaris through Infrastructure Support, Entrepreneurship and Ongoing Dialogue
Alta Copper Announces Annual General Meeting Voting Results
Alta Copper Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Financing
Alta Copper Announces Non-Brokered Financing With Fortescue Ltd.
Alta Copper Announces Option Agreement on Arikepay Project
Alta Copper Invites Individual and Institutional Investors, as Well as Advisors and Analysts, to Attend Online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com
Alta Copper Adds to Management Team
Alta Copper Achieves Significant Milestones with Drill Permit Approval and Receipt of CIRAS
Alta Copper Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Financing