Latest Copper Mining News

Hillgrove Resources has completed its Nugent Acceleration Project ahead of schedule, boosting underground development and early ore processing. However, the company has lowered its 2025 copper production guidance and raised cost estimates due to geological challenges.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd is advancing its strategy to become a mid-tier copper producer by consolidating key assets in Queensland’s Mount Isa copper belt, supported by a $40 million capital raise.

NT Minerals has completed the sale of its Redbank and Wollogorang copper projects to Golden Horse Minerals for $1 million cash plus equity valued at over $2 million, maintaining an indirect stake through escrowed shares.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has launched a $40 million placement at 5 cents per share to fund the acquisition and recommissioning of the Rocklands copper project in Queensland. The offer includes share and option issues tied to debt conversions and is conditional on shareholder approval and ASX reinstatement.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported a steep increase in half-year losses to $24.17 million, driven by discontinued operations, while advancing key acquisitions and debt restructuring efforts.

Austral Resources has finalized key agreements with Glencore, including tolling, loan, and offtake contracts, paving the way for its acquisition of the Rocklands copper project and expanding its footprint in Queensland.

Cyprium Metals has completed the first tranche of a significant capital raise, securing approximately A$74 million to advance its copper development projects in Western Australia. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile is experiencing a temporary production slowdown due to dual ball mill motor failures, with repairs expected to take about four weeks and production halved during this period.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, clearing a major hurdle for the transaction. The scheme now awaits final court sanction before becoming effective.

Cyprium Metals Limited has launched an A$80 million capital raise to fast-track the restart of its Nifty Copper Complex, aiming to unlock significant value from its brownfield assets. The funds will support refurbishment, feasibility studies, and strengthen the company’s balance sheet.

Bougainville Copper Limited posted a deeper half-year loss as it ramps up exploration and navigates ongoing legal disputes tied to its historic Panguna mine. The company also advances infrastructure remediation under a key government agreement.

Cyprium Metals unveils a rapid restart plan for its Nifty Copper Complex, backed by a substantial A$80 million capital raise to fund early cash flow and long-term growth. The project boasts a pre-tax NPV of A$1.1 billion, positioning Cyprium as a compelling copper play on the ASX.