Idaho Copper Moves CuMo Toward Updated PEA After NYSE Uplisting

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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

The information listed above was updated on the date this article was published and was compiled from information from the company and various other data providers.

On September 1, 2026, Idaho Copper Corp. (COPR:NYSEAMERICAN) released a Q2 corporate update, with highlights listed as follows:

• On July 2, 2026, Idaho Copper's common stock and publicly traded warrants began trading on the NYSE American under the symbols "COPR" and "COPR WS", respectively. The company expects this move to increase corporate visibility, enhance liquidity, and broaden institutional and investor awareness.
• In conjunction with the uplisting, the company completed an underwritten public offering for aggregate gross proceeds of US$18 million.
• Work on the updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) progressed during the quarter. The updated study, which will reflect a smaller Phase 1 plant, sensor-based ore sorting ahead of the mill, and a re-sequenced mine plan, is expected to be released in the near term.

Idaho Copper appointed five independent members to its board of directors and established an audit committee comprised of independent directors in order to align its governance with NYSE American listing standards. Notable appointments include Bruce Harmon as Chief Financial Officer and Robert Scannell as Executive Chairman. For operations, the company also added Ryan Mauser as Director of Technical Studies and Phil Bandy Ogden as Director, Environmental, Governmental, and Community Affairs.

Andrew Brodkey, CEO of Idaho Copper, described his excitement over the Q2 results, stating: "The second quarter was the most transformative period in Idaho Copper's history . . . In the quarter, we completed our uplisting to the NYSE American, raised approximately US$18 million in gross proceeds, eliminated a meaningful amount of outstanding debt, and built out an independent board and strengthened management team. We now have the capital, the currency, and the corporate foundation to advance the CuMo project — one of the largest undeveloped copper-molybdenum deposits in the world (along with silver, tungsten, and rhenium) in our view — at a time when securing domestic supplies of copper and molybdenum and other metals has never been more important to U.S. supply chains."

Regarding future operations, Brodkey continued: "Our immediate focus is the release of the updated PEA for the CuMo project. The updated study is designed to show a fundamentally improved project, one that starts with a smaller plant and uses sensor-based ore sorting to materially reduce upfront capital and improve operating costs. Beyond the PEA, our roadmap includes a drill program starting this year and an 18-to-24-month Prefeasibility Study. With approximately US$12.1 million of cash on hand, we are funded to pursue these milestones aggressively, and we look forward to keeping shareholders apprised of our progress."

Idaho Copper holds one of the largest untapped copper deposits in the U.S. within its CuMo project, which also holds molybdenum, silver, rhenium, and tungsten — all of which have been deemed critical by American federal agencies and policymakers.

Copper Demand Grows Across Key U.S. Industries

Demand for copper is expected to rise due to continued use in electronics, especially with the widespread construction of new data centers and defense applications in the U.S. A report from Businessworld claimed that "global copper demand is gradually shifting towards strategic and less price-sensitive sectors such as AI infrastructure, defense, power grids, and clean energy systems. By 2040, these categories are expected to account for nearly 45% of total copper demand, up from 32% in 2024."

Last year, the prospect of President Donald Trump's tariffs helped drive copper prices higher in the U.S. as American buyers stockpiled the metal. This contributed to elevated inventories and a widening premium between U.S. futures and physical copper markets. "Collectively, inventories at the world's main exchanges have risen by more than 500,000 tons since the start of the year," stated a March 6 article by Bloomberg News. 

Trump's July 30, 2025, proclamation imposed a 50% Section 232 tariff on the copper input value of semi-finished copper and copper-intensive derivative products, effective August 1, 2025. Effective April 6, 2026, the United States changed its Section 232 tariff regime so that tariffs on covered copper articles and derivatives were generally assessed on the full customs value rather than only the metal content. The 2025 proclamation also called for consideration of a phased universal tariff on refined copper of 15% starting in 2027 and 30% starting in 2028.

The metals sector as a whole is also showing signs of improvement. On May 7, 2026, Brian Taylor of Recycling Today said that the World Bank Group has projected that its metals and minerals price index will rise 17% in 2026.

CuMo Could Supply Multiple Critical Minerals

Investor Brett Richards discussed his excitement over the company on May 12, 2026, saying: "Our family office looks at new investment opportunities in the junior mining space. We look for a number of criteria. Today, we are focused on gold and copper, which currently make up about 70% of our asset mix, with silver, uranium, critical minerals, and base metals rounding out the portfolio. We tend to look at the people first, to make sure they have management and board members known to us, or at least known to the market, and with previous experience and (positive) track records of discovery, and exploration spending discipline. We then focus on jurisdiction, size/scale of the opportunity, grade and metallurgy, and access to infrastructure to assess the project's viability of going through development/study and into construction. From here, we make our core investment decisions — both strategic (long-term), and tactical (shorter term)."

Richards continued, saying, "Idaho Copper fits our family office mandate perfectly, as the team is located in the jurisdiction of the project, and have proven to be able to navigate the complexities of permitting in the State. Its historic brownfield Cu-Mo project is located in a prevalent mining area of Southern Idaho, and our view has the potential be a leader in the region in copper and critical minerals. With well-documented national support from the U.S. government for both copper and critical minerals, Idaho Copper has the potential to deliver multiples in return to its shareholders. It is early days, but these are the exciting times!"

On July 9, 2026, Hunter Diamond of Diamond Equity Research initiated coverage on Idaho Copper after the company's NYSE listing, offering a US$22.75 valuation based on ". . .  progression along the development curve, from the updated PEA to the PFS and ultimately construction . . . with each milestone improving technical confidence and financing visibility."

Updated PEA and Drilling Offer Near-Term Catalysts

The company believes CuMo is likely the largest undeveloped molybdenum deposit in the world. The CuMo project is located within the Boise National Forest in Idaho, in an area with existing infrastructure and a history of mining activity. The following are potential project upsides:

• Updated PEA (Preliminary Economic Assessment) updated with ore sorting set for publication in 2026 — strong economics expected in comparison to 2020 PEA
• U.S. Forest Service drilling plans approved and received Q1 2025
• Drilling program planned for 2026-2027 to update geologic model
• PFS (Pre-Feasibility Study) to start immediately following PEA update publication
• Stockpile leaching and numerous other studies and investigations will start as part of PFS
• Baseline environmental work (for EIS) to commence during PFS

Ownership & Share Information¹

Idaho Copper Corp. has a market cap of US$62.16 million, with 18.78 million shares outstanding. The company's 52-week range is US$2.05-US$18.00.

Strategic Investors own 46.21% of shares, while Management & Insiders own 13.59%. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Idaho Copper?
A: Idaho Copper is a U.S.-focused mineral development company advancing the CuMo copper-molybdenum project in Idaho. The project also contains silver, tungsten, and rhenium.

Q: What is the CuMo project?
A: CuMo is Idaho Copper's flagship copper-molybdenum project in Idaho. The company describes it as one of the largest undeveloped copper-molybdenum deposits in the U.S., with additional silver, tungsten, and rhenium resources.

Q: Where is the CuMo project located?
A: The CuMo project is located in Idaho's Boise National Forest in a region with existing infrastructure and a history of mining activity.

Q: What happened to Idaho Copper's stock in July 2026?
A: On July 2, 2026, Idaho Copper's common stock began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker COPR. Its publicly traded warrants began trading under COPR WS.

Q: How much money did Idaho Copper raise in its 2026 public offering?
A: Idaho Copper completed an underwritten public offering in connection with its NYSE American listing that generated approximately US$18 million in gross proceeds.

Q: What is Idaho Copper's updated PEA?
A: A Preliminary Economic Assessment, or PEA, is an early-stage study that evaluates the potential economics and development options for a mining project. Idaho Copper's updated PEA for CuMo incorporates a smaller Phase 1 plant, sensor-based ore sorting, and a re-sequenced mine plan.

Q: What is ore sorting, and why is Idaho Copper using it?
A: Sensor-based ore sorting uses technology to separate potentially valuable material from waste before it reaches the mill. Idaho Copper expects the approach to reduce the amount of material processed and potentially lower upfront capital and operating costs.

Q: What are the next catalysts for Idaho Copper?
A: Key catalysts include the release of the updated CuMo PEA, a planned 2026 drilling program, and the start of a Pre-Feasibility Study following the PEA. Environmental baseline work and other technical studies are also planned.

Q: What is a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS)?
A: A Pre-Feasibility Study is a more detailed evaluation of a mining project than a PEA. It examines areas such as mining methods, processing, infrastructure, costs and potential economics to determine whether a project is suitable for further development.

Q: Why is copper important to the U.S. economy?
A: Copper is widely used in electrical infrastructure, electronics, power grids, data centers, and defense applications. Growing demand from these industries has increased interest in developing domestic copper supplies.

Q: Why is molybdenum important?
A: Molybdenum is used primarily to strengthen steel and other alloys and has applications in energy, infrastructure, and industrial equipment. It is also considered a critical mineral by the U.S. government.

Q: Why could the CuMo project be important for U.S. critical mineral supply?
A: CuMo contains copper and molybdenum along with silver, tungsten, and rhenium—metals that have strategic industrial and supply-chain importance. Developing the project could potentially contribute to domestic supplies of several important minerals.