Latest Copper Mining Operations News

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Canterbury Resources has extended its 2025 Share Purchase Plan to 22 October, aiming to raise $0.75 million to advance exploration at its Jack Shay, Peenam, and Briggs copper projects.

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.

Greatland Resources Limited has reported a robust unaudited FY2025 result, generating $337.3 million net profit after tax from seven months of Telfer gold-copper mine operations, alongside a successful ASX listing and strong cash flow.

Alara Resources has been awarded a mining license for the Daris 3A5 prospect in Oman, marking a key step in developing its second copper operation in the country. Historical drilling confirms high-grade copper mineralisation, with further exploration and planning underway.

LCL Resources has secured a A$14 million cash deal plus royalty rights by divesting its Colombian projects to Tiger Gold Corporation, while advancing promising exploration programs in Papua New Guinea.

Revolver Resources has completed critical engineering designs and secured over A$1 million in government grants and royalties, setting the stage for a targeted restart of copper production at its Dianne Copper Mine in late 2025.

Greatland Resources Limited is set to list on the ASX following a corporate reorganisation, showcasing robust production at its Telfer gold-copper mine and advancing development at the Havieron project.

Kingsrose Mining announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Fabian Baker and appoints industry veteran Terry Holohan as Acting CEO to steer its Scandinavian projects and acquisition strategy.

Perenti’s underground mining arm Barminco will cease operations at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana by June 30, 2025, marking the end of a six-year contract amid financial challenges.

Terrain Minerals has commenced reverse circulation drilling at its Lort River Project in Western Australia, targeting high-priority Vtem bedrock sulphide conductors that mirror the geology of IGO's Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine. Results are expected in early March 2025.