Latest Copper Production News

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Aeris Resources reported FY26 copper equivalent production of 42.1kt and gold output of 49koz, both comfortably within guidance, while ending the year with a robust cash and receivables balance of $202.3 million.

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.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has tabled a non-binding proposal to acquire Hammer Metals Ltd at A$0.087 per share, outbidding Larvotto Resources and aiming to bolster its Rocklands copper operations with a substantial new feed source.

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.

Greatland Resources beat its FY26 gold production guidance by 6%, delivering 329,000 ounces and building cash reserves to $1.29 billion while maintaining zero debt.

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.

Aeris Resources has completed its acquisition of Peel Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to Peel shareholders and setting the stage for an expanded Tritton copper operation.

Peel Mining has distributed all shares in Spectre Metals to its shareholders, marking the completion of the demerger. This comes just before Aeris Resources is set to acquire Peel in a scheme of arrangement.

Hillgrove Resources has uncovered significant copper-gold mineralisation extending more than 100 metres below previous depths at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, marking the deepest recorded intersection to date and reinforcing resource growth potential.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.