ACG Achieves First Copper Concentrate Production

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ACG Metals Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its first copper concentrate from the Gediktepe operation in Türkiye on August 31, 2026, marking its transition into a copper producer. The company reports that commissioning is progressing as planned, and the operation has entered its ramp-up phase, with a focus on increasing throughput, optimizing plant performance, and reaching full production by the end of 2026. This development is considered inside information and is expected to positively impact the company's outlook.

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ACG Metals Limited
01 September 2026
 

01 September 2026

ACG METALS LIMITED

("ACG" or the "Company")

ACG Metals Achieves First Copper Concentrate Production at Gediktepe

ACG is pleased to announce the production of first copper concentrate from its Gediktepe operation in Türkiye on 31 August 2026.

Please see the link to the latest video on the website: https://acgmetals.com/first-copper-conncentrate-production

Commissioning at Gediktepe is progressing as planned, and the operation has entered the ramp-up phase. The Company's focus is now on increasing throughput, optimising plant performance and progressing towards full production by the end of 2026.

Artem Volynets, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ACG, said:

"Producing our first copper concentrate marks ACG's transition into a copper producer and is a defining milestone for the Company. Achieving this safely and within budget reflects the dedication and execution capability of our employees, contractors and partners.

Our priority is now a disciplined ramp-up, progressively increasing throughput and recoveries, delivering consistent concentrate quality and advancing towards steady-state production. We look forward to reporting further progress as commissioning continues."

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The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of the Company is Artem Volynets, Chief Executive Officer.

 

For further information please contact:

 

Thirty Three Communications

Communications Advisor

acgmetals-client-success@thirtythreecomms.com

 

Berenberg 

Research Analysts

Richard Hatch

+44 (0) 20 3753 3070

 

Joint Broker

Jennifer Lee

+44 (0) 20 3207 7800

 

Canaccord

Research Analysts

Tim Huff +44 (0) 20 7523 8374                       

 

Joint Broker

James Asensio /Rory Blundell / Charlie Hammond

+ 44 (0) 20 7523 4680

 

Stifel

Research Analysts

Alex Bedwany +44 (0) 7788 392045

 

Joint Broker

Ashton Clanfield / Varun Talwar

+44 (0) 20 7710 7600

 

Cantor Fitzgerald

Research Analysts

Puneet Singh +1 (416) 350-8153

 

 

About the Company  

 

ACG Metals is a company with a vision to build a global, high-margin, copper-focused producer with safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

 

In September 2024, ACG successfully completed the acquisition of the Gediktepe Mine. Since then, the Company has transformed the operation from a gold and silver producer into a copper producer, achieving first copper and zinc concentrate production in August 2026. Gediktepe is targeting annual steady-state copper equivalent production of 20-25kt.

 

ACG's team has extensive M&A experience built through decades spent at blue-chip multinationals in the sector. The team brings a significant network as well as a commitment to ESG principles and strong corporate governance. 

 

LON: ACG  |  OTCQX: ACGAF  |  LON:ACGW  |  Xetra: ACG  |  Bond ISIN: NO0013414565

  For more information about ACG, please visit: www.acgmetals.com

 

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