Latest Copper Mining News

Cyprium Metals is on the cusp of restarting copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting the September quarter 2026 for first output as key infrastructure nears completion. Meanwhile, the company advances growth strategies including a potential SXEW plant capacity expansion and exploration of oxide ores.

True North Copper is advancing its Mt Oxide Project with a strategic focus on expanding the Aquila copper-cobalt-silver discovery and developing the high-grade Vero resource, aiming to emulate the scale of the nearby Capricorn Copper mine.

Alara Resources has launched a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately AUD 3.84 million, aiming to support ongoing exploration at its Oman copper projects and general working capital.

BHP delivered record iron ore volumes and stable copper production of around 2 million tonnes in FY26, underpinned by disciplined cost control and a robust growth pipeline including the Ministers North project.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

Cobre Limited has secured A$90 million through a two-tranche placement to boost production and exploration at its Sierra Atacama copper mine while strengthening its balance sheet.

Larvotto Resources has moved decisively to secure the Blockade Copper Mine near Mt Isa, Queensland, following due diligence drilling that confirmed robust, continuous copper mineralisation. The acquisition positions Larvotto to accelerate its push towards near-term copper production in a region with established infrastructure.

Cyprium Metals has identified significant oxide copper mineralisation across a large section of the Nifty waste dump, potentially adding a low-cost feed source for its heap leach and SXEW operations as it advances the copper complex restart.

Cobre Limited’s Chilean subsidiary has increased its stake in the Sierra Atacama Copper Project from 45% to over 54% through a $12 million capital raise, with a clear path to majority control by year-end.

Cobre Limited has achieved a swift operational turnaround at its Sierra Atacama copper mine, generating positive operating cash flow within two months of assuming control. The company targets a significant production ramp-up supported by capital investments and ongoing optimisation.

Hillgrove Resources' Kanmantoo Copper Mine has reached its targeted 1.8 million tonnes per annum run rate, while the company advances the Emily Star Stage 2 project with a Final Investment Decision expected sooner than planned.

Pivotal Metals has extended its diamond drilling program at the Lorraine Mine East in Quebec, targeting untested copper-nickel and gold anomalies adjacent to a historic mine. The move aims to explore both magmatic sulphide and vein-hosted mineralisation, with drilling underway at the Shanty Lake target and a resource update due for Horden Lake.