Latest Bougainville Mining News

Bougainville Copper has asked the ASX to reinstate quotation trading after lodging its delayed half-year report, but the exchange has not yet approved a resumption. The company has acknowledged repeated reporting failures and introduced tighter internal controls.

Bougainville Copper Limited’s key exploration licence EL01 is suspended after a 25-year large-scale mining lease was granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land, prompting the company to form an independent committee to assess legal and strategic options.

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.