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IFC collaborates with McEwen Copper to align Los Azules project with ESG standards for potential financing
McEwen Inc.
- IFC and McEwen Copper signed a collaboration agreement to align Los Azules with IFC's ESG standards for future debt and equity financing.
- Los Azules has EIA approval; feasibility study due by October 2025; applied for Argentina's RIGI.
- McEwen Inc. holds 46.4% of McEwen Copper; Los Azules is among top 10 undeveloped copper deposits globally.
- IFC's involvement aims to de-risk project and support sustainable mining, with potential lead lender/equity role.
- Rob McEwen called the collaboration a game-changer for driving shareholder value and supporting Argentina's mining sector.
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