05:25 PM EDT, 10/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Imperial Metals ( IPMLF ) , after trade Thursday, reported higher third-quarter copper and gold output from the Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia, in which it owns a 30% stake.

The company said that for the quarter, total mine production was 20.9 million pounds of copper and 21,660 ounces of gold, up from 19 million pounds of copper and 13,414 ounces of gold a year earlier.

Imperial's share of Q3 production from Red Chris was 6.27 million pounds of copper and 6,498 ounces of gold, according to the statement.

The company said that copper production rose 10% year over year, driven by higher copper grades, while gold production jumped 61% due to stronger grades and improved recovery.

The company also said that work on the feasibility study for the Block Cave mine is progressing, with a potential investment decision expected next year, pending required approvals and permits. "Underground activities related to the project advancement will recommence once all investigations are complete and recommendations implemented, following the fall of ground incident and safe recovery of all workers in July."