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Metal Mining
DealsMay 29, 2026, 04:15 PM

Ivanhoe Electric Subsidiary Buys TBM for $64.7M

AI Summary

Ivanhoe Electric Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Mesa Cobre Holding Corporation, entered into a Purchase Agreement with Global TBM Company dba Robbins on May 28, 2026. The agreement covers the purchase, supply, transport, assembly, testing, and commissioning of a Crossover XRE Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for Mesa Cobre's Santa Cruz Copper Project. The total cost for the TBM is $64,710,043, with an additional $5,800,000 for assembly, and commissioning is expected by July 30, 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Ivanhoe Electric's subsidiary, Mesa Cobre Holding Corp., signed a Purchase Agreement with Global TBM Company dba Robbins.
  • The agreement is for a Crossover XRE Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Santa Cruz Copper Project.
  • The total purchase price for the TBM is $64,710,043, including a $1,100,000 previously paid deposit.
  • An additional $5,800,000 will be paid to Robbins by Mesa Cobre for the assembly of the TBM.
  • The balance of $63,610,043 will be paid 20% upon signing and 80% in milestone payments.
  • Commissioning of the TBM is targeted to occur by July 30, 2027.
  • Robbins will pay Mesa Cobre $50,000 per calendar day in liquidated damages for commissioning delays, after a two-week grace period.
  • Robbins' aggregate liability under the Purchase Agreement is capped at 10% of the total purchase price.