Ero Copper Corp. reported that it produced 19,706 tonnes of copper concentrate in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 22 % sequential rise, and 64,307 tonnes for the full year. Gold sales totaled 28,836 ounces, combining 13,837 ounces of mine‑produced gold with 14,999 ounces of gold from concentrate sales at Xavantina. The company’s copper output jumped 58 % from 40,600 tonnes in 2024, while gold production fell 4 % from 57,210 ounces in 2024, reflecting a shift toward concentrate sales as a revenue driver.
The record copper output was driven by three key operational initiatives. Mechanization of the Xavantina mine lifted throughput, while debottlenecking at Caraíba removed a long‑standing production constraint. The Tucumã operation, still in its ramp‑up phase, contributed a significant share of the year‑to‑date copper production, underscoring the company’s focus on scaling its high‑grade assets. These improvements translated into a 22 % sequential increase in Q4 copper concentrate and a 58 % year‑over‑year jump, demonstrating the effectiveness of the company’s optimization strategy.
Cash liquidity at the end of 2025 stood at $105 million in cash and cash equivalents, with an additional $45 million of undrawn credit facility capacity, giving the company a total liquidity cushion of $150 million. The strong balance sheet supports continued investment in the ramp‑up of Tucumã, the development of the Furnas copper‑gold project, and the ability to weather commodity price volatility.
For 2026, Ero Copper guided copper production to 67,500–77,500 tonnes, a 4–6 % increase over the 2025 full‑year figure. Gold production from mine operations is expected to be 40,000–50,000 ounces, with gold concentrate sales projected to continue through mid‑2027. The guidance reflects management’s confidence in sustaining the operational gains achieved in 2025 and in the continued demand for copper in global infrastructure and technology sectors.
The company is also advancing the Furnas copper‑gold project, with significant exploration drilling completed in 2025 and a preliminary economic assessment slated for the first half of 2026. The project’s development is expected to add a new high‑grade copper‑gold source to the company’s portfolio, further diversifying revenue streams and supporting long‑term growth.
Management said, “Optimization initiatives across the Company’s operating portfolio in 2025 contributed to record quarterly copper production, positioning us for a record year and accelerated deleveraging.” The statement underscores the company’s focus on operational efficiency and financial discipline as it scales production and strengthens its balance sheet.
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