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McEwen Copper secures $240 million loan to push Los Azules toward 2030 production

Aug 27, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The loan reduces near-term funding risk for Los Azules, signals lender confidence, and introduces equity upside via warrants. This can re-rate the development story and potentially lift MUX's valuation, especially if the IPO runway for McEwen Copper progresses and FID momentum builds toward 2027.

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McEwen Inc. announced its 46.3% ownership in McEwen Copper secured a $240 million senior secured four-year loan to advance the Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The 12% loan funds engineering and early works as a final Investment Decision is targeted for mid-2027 with production planned for 2030, and an IPO for McEwen Copper is being prepared in parallel.

McEwen Copper closes a $240 million senior secured four-year term loan.
Loan funds Los Azules engineering and early works; FID targeted mid-2027, production 2030.
12% annual interest; 5-year warrants: 15,000 per $1 million principal at $40.
Lenders include Sprott; Rob McEwen contributes $85 million; other lenders $43 million.
Engineering updates: Metso packages, EPCM contractor selection by Q4 2026; 5,600m drilling (2025-2026).

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