Latest Copper Production News

Medallion Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, setting the stage for a low-capital pathway to gold and copper production at its Ravensthorpe project. The transaction targets completion and a final investment decision by late 2025.

AIC Mines has successfully raised over $14 million through a Share Purchase Plan, exceeding its $10 million target, to fund expansions at its Eloise processing plant and the Jericho copper mine development.

Capstone Copper delivered record Q2 2025 copper production and adjusted EBITDA, underpinned by strong sulphide output and a key environmental permit for its Mantoverde Optimized project. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance amid ongoing growth initiatives and a strengthened balance sheet.

Tartana Minerals progresses its Tartana-MGMF copper processing venture with key milestones achieved, steady copper sulphate production, and new financing secured from directors.

Cyprium Metals has made significant strides in its phased restart of the Nifty Copper Complex, targeting a final investment decision in Q3 2025, while consolidating 100% ownership of the Paterson Exploration Project after IGO's exit.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a promising scoping study for its Halls Creek copper-zinc-silver project and secured a key cobalt feedstock contract with Glencore, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by year-end.

Celsius Resources has launched an updated feasibility study and front-end engineering design for its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, backed by a $76.4 million bridge loan from the Philippine sovereign wealth fund. The company also raised A$1.7 million in equity and progressed environmental and social initiatives across its portfolio.

Rio Tinto reported robust half-year results with $11.5 billion underlying EBITDA, advancing key projects and completing a major lithium acquisition amid challenging market conditions.

New Frontier Minerals reports significant heavy rare earth discoveries at Harts Range and promising copper processing results at NWQ, backed by a $1.59 million capital raise.

Greatland Resources reports strong FY25 results with gold and copper production meeting guidance and costs significantly below expectations. The company advances Havieron feasibility and outlines ambitious FY26 growth capital plans to extend mine life and boost production.

Sandfire Resources reported a 12% rise in copper equivalent production for FY25, narrowly missing guidance due to severe weather and power outages, while slashing net debt by $273 million. The company projects further growth in FY26 despite expected cost pressures.

Mount Hope Mining has awarded a drill contract to commence its inaugural drilling program at the Mt Hope Project, targeting gold and polymetallic mineralisation across three key prospects in New South Wales.