**Summary**
Ecora Resources PLC, a critical minerals-focused royalty company, announced an update regarding its joint venture partnership in the Santo Domingo Project. On October 13, 2025, Capstone Copper Corp. revealed that Orion Resource Partners LP will acquire a 25% ownership interest in the Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte Projects for up to $360 million. Capstone also confirmed progress toward a final investment decision on Santo Domingo, expected in H2 2026.
Ecora holds a 2.0% Net Smelter Return royalty over key Santo Domingo tenements, including the high-grade copper area slated for initial mining. This royalty is projected to generate an average annual entitlement of $30–35 million over the first seven years, based on planned production and commodity prices. Ecora’s strategy focuses on acquiring royalties over low-cost, high-quality assets in established mining jurisdictions, with a portfolio shift from coal to critical minerals like copper, nickel, and cobalt, supporting electrification and sustainable futures. The company’s shares are listed on the London and Toronto Stock Exchanges (ECOR) and OTCQX (ECRAF).