Imperial Metals Corp. announced production results for the fourth quarter and year end 2013; provides production guidance for the year 2014. For the quarter, the company reported copper of 14,426,595 pounds compared to 13,906,525 pounds a year ago. Gold is 11,857 ounces compared to 14,449 ounces a year ago. Silver is 58,075 ounces compared to 56,797 ounces a year ago.

For the year, the company reported copper of 59,107,574 pounds compared to 51,345,600 pounds a year ago. Gold is 54,456 ounces compared to 57,138 ounces a year ago. Silver is 243,013 ounces compared to 211,995 ounces a year ago.

The company forecasts production for 2014 from Mount Polley, Huckleberry and Sterling operations is 65.0 million pounds copper, 56,700 ounces gold and 220,000 ounces silver.