Latest Copper Mining News

Celsius Resources is locked in a legal standoff with Equinaire Holdings over a disputed Event of Default that could see Celsius’ 40% interest in Makilala Mining auctioned. A court-ordered freeze currently blocks foreclosure while arbitration looms.

Hillgrove Resources has secured a new 12-month copper hedge covering 3,600 tonnes at a fixed price of A$20,046 per tonne, balancing fixed-cost protection with upside exposure.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has lodged a binding proposal to acquire Hammer Metals, offering a 29.9% premium over a rival bid and proposing a SpinCo demerger of Hammer's WA gold assets. The deal would create a larger, more diversified Queensland copper producer with operational synergies and enhanced exploration potential.

Capstone Copper delivered a seventh consecutive quarter of record adjusted EBITDA at $354 million, driven by higher copper prices and strong sulphide production at Mantoverde. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and progressed major expansions including Mantoverde Optimized and Pyrite Augmentation projects.

Austral Resources has terminated its Anthill Project Agreement with Glencore and Secover, settling obligations with a $52 million mix of cash and shares. This move grants Austral full control over its copper output at Mt Kelly, boosting earnings and cash flow while maintaining funding through Rocklands’ mid-2027 restart.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.

Caravel Minerals has advanced its Caravel Copper Project DFS with a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and secured $15 million in new royalty funding from Regal Royalty Fund, while extending key regulatory timelines.

AIC Mines is set for a leadership transition with Clint Donkin appointed Managing Director from October 2026, while Aaron Colleran moves to Non-Executive Chairman, aiming to bolster operational focus during the company’s growth phase.

Hillgrove Resources boosted copper production and cash flow in the June quarter, hitting a 1.8Mtpa run rate at Kanmantoo and securing approval for the Emily Star underground development.

Aeris Resources has reported a substantial 70% jump in Mineral Resources and a fourfold increase in Ore Reserves at its Tritton Operations, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and successful exploration at key deposits.

AIC Mines projects copper production growth to 18,500 tonnes in FY27, driven by Jericho mine's commercial start and accelerated Eloise plant expansion.

Celsius Resources disputes foreclosure notices from Equinaire over its 40% interest in Makilala Mining, rejecting claims of default and vowing legal defence.