Three drill rigs are now working 24/7 on the Florence Copper property to install injection and recovery wells, monitoring wells, and replacement irrigation wells.

During November, crews installed and cemented a 36-inch diameter pipe as part of the surface casing installation process.

In addition, the crews have staged 14-inch spiral-welded steel casing, which will be installed in the coming weeks. This casing, also known as conductor casing, will extend to approximately 500 feet below the ground.