Latest Bougainville Mining News

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

Bougainville Copper Limited reported a preliminary net loss of K16 million for 2025, with no dividend declared. The company faces strategic uncertainty following a shareholder dispute over its preferred mining partner and the passing of its CEO.

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.