Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (ASX: $EM2) has released its Quarterly Activities Report for the period ended 31 March 2024. The report highlights the progress made in advancing the Oracle Ridge Copper Project and the Silver Mountain Project in Arizona. The company raised a total of $5.3 million during the quarter, with $3.4 million in cash at the end of the quarter and an additional $1.1 million raised subsequently.
The CEO of Eagle Mountain Mining, Tim Mason, expressed satisfaction with the progress made during the March quarter. He highlighted the technical studies at the Oracle Ridge Copper Project, paving the way for a formal Scoping Study to assess the technical and economic viability of larger-scale copper production. Mason also emphasized the exciting initial assay results at the Silver Mountain project, supporting recent field observations of a previously unknown geological system with elevated uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements. Ongoing exploration work is aimed at unlocking the full potential of this new discovery.
Eagle Mountain Mining's activities during the quarter focused on advancing the Oracle Ridge Copper Project and the Silver Mountain Project. The company's aim to become a low emission producer of copper at the Oracle Ridge Copper Project aligns with the growing global demand for copper driven by green energy initiatives. The ongoing Scoping Study will assess the technical and economic viability of larger-scale copper production, considering the adoption of a simplified ore processing method for potential cost savings and environmental advantages. The Silver Mountain project's exciting initial assay results indicate the presence of a new geological system with elevated uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements, presenting significant exploration potential. With a total of $4.18 million raised through a partially underwritten renounceable entitlement issue and an additional $1.1 million subsequently raised, the company is well-positioned to continue its exploration and development activities.