Latest Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) News

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Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) marked its first full year of underground copper production at Kanmantoo with 11,315 tonnes produced, returning to profitability and significantly boosting its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The company is advancing growth projects and sustainability initiatives to underpin a production ramp-up in 2026.

Hillgrove Resources posted a record 3,120 tonnes of copper production in Q1 2026, driving a 22% jump in cash to $25.2 million. The company’s exploration at Emily Star and Nugent underpins ambitions to surpass 2 million tonnes annual throughput.

Hillgrove Resources has defined a significant Exploration Target for its Kanappa porphyry-style copper-gold prospect and secured environmental approval for a drilling campaign scheduled for mid-2026.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant new copper-gold mineralisation at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with drilling confirming extensions at Nugent and Nugent East. Development progress and positive cash flow underpin ambitious production targets.

Hillgrove Resources has inked a binding deal with Heavy Minerals to extract garnet from Kanmantoo’s tailings, unlocking a fresh income source and extending the life of its tailings storage facility.

Hillgrove Resources met its 2025 copper production and cost guidance, boosted ore reserves by 43%, and outlined ambitious growth plans for 2026 including expanded mining at Nugent and Emily Star.

Hillgrove Resources has released final assay results from its Emily Star drilling program, confirming significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that supports plans to expand mining operations at Kanmantoo.

Hillgrove Resources has reported a substantial increase in its 2025 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimates at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with a 43% rise in reserve tonnes and a 33% increase in contained copper metal, significantly extending the mine's operational life.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.