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JX Sells Peru's Quechua Copper Project to Glencore, Granting Full Ownership

The sale reflects JX's pivot to advanced materials.

Overview

  • Pan Pacific Copper transferred 100% of Compania Minera Quechua shares to Glencore Peru Holding, handing the project to Glencore.
  • The purchase price was not disclosed, and Glencore did not provide immediate comment.
  • The Quechua deposit has remained undeveloped since PPC acquired it in 2007 despite multiple feasibility studies and a focus shift to Chile’s Caserones.
  • Glencore operates mines and holds concessions near the Quechua area, which could allow use of existing infrastructure.
  • JX is restructuring its portfolio toward advanced materials and says options for its Chilean copper stakes remain under consideration.