Copper

Base & Precious Metals

Copper is an essential metal for the world economy. Half of global copper supply is used in construction, but demand from sectors like electric vehicles and energy storage has increased demand for the base metal. VVC converts exploration properties into economic-producing mines using commercial and environmental best practices.  VVC’s focus copper project is Gloria, a near-production copper project in Northern Mexico.  The company also engages in the exploration of new copper projects as well as other associate metals including gold and silver.

Copper Production

VVC’s current focus is the near-production copper project, Gloria, which hosts oxide copper mineralization with a copper resource of 59.4 million pounds. Gloria, a copper project in Northern Mexico, is VVC’s main property and present focus. Gloria hosts oxide copper mineralization with a copper resource of 59.4 million pounds, indicated (9.6M tonnes grading 0.28% Cu) and 89.33 million pounds, inferred (14.4M tonnes grading 0.28% Cu).


The property comprises 4,055 acres in Chihuahua State, Mexico, 30 miles south of El Paso, TX. Drilling over the past 2 years at Gloria has defined a significant copper mineralized zone over a 15 KM strike.

Copper Exploration

VVC’s experienced exploration team targets regions to evaluate, discover and define the mineralized zones and their geological and structural setting by applying industry-standard exploration sampling methodologies and techniques.

Base & Precious Metals

Other VVC projects include: Cumeral, a gold/silver project in Northern Sonora, MX; La Osa and El Recreo, two gold/copper projects located in Northern Sonora and near Mazatlan, MX; respectively.

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Copper News & Updates

The Key Minerals in an EV Battery

01 May, 2024
Inside practically every electric vehicle (EV) is a lithium-ion battery that depends on several key minerals that help power it. Some minerals make up intricate parts within the cell to ensure the flow of electrical current. Others protect it from accidental damage on the outside. This infographic uses data from the European Federation for Transport and Environment to break down the key minerals in an EV battery. The mineral content is based on the ‘average 2020 battery’, which refers to the weighted average of battery chemistries on the market in 2020.

Copper Prices Hit 22 Month High as Supply Concerns Mount

15 Apr, 2024
Copper prices hit a nearly two year high this week, and according to analystsat investment bank Citigroup (NYSE:C) that's a sign the red metal has entered its second secular bull market of the century. Over the past two months, copper has surged by more than 15.75 percent, fueled by disruptions at mining operations that have threatened refined copper production in China, a major global supplier.

EVs vs. Gas Vehicles: What Are Cars Made Out Of?

08 Apr, 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) require a wider range of minerals for their motors and batteries compared to conventional cars. In fact, an EV can have up to six times more minerals than a combustion vehicle, making them on average 340 kg (750 lbs) heavier. This infographic, based on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car. Editor’s note: Steel and aluminum are not shown in analysis. Mineral values are for the entire vehicle including batteries and motors.
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