Latest Copper Production News

29Metals maintains steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions to zinc production, while progressing key growth projects and regulatory steps toward Capricorn Copper’s restart.

29Metals reports a steady copper output but significant zinc production decline due to seismic disruptions at Golden Grove, alongside rising operational costs and ongoing progress at Capricorn Copper.

Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Rio Tinto reported robust third quarter 2025 production results, highlighted by record outputs in bauxite and copper, and an upgraded bauxite production forecast. Key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi continue to progress on schedule, underpinning the company’s growth trajectory.

DPM Metals reports solid third quarter production growth at its Bulgarian mines and steady progress integrating the newly acquired Vareš operation, setting the stage for future expansion.

Capstone Copper reports promising Phase 1 drilling outcomes at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, revealing higher-than-expected copper grades and confirming mineral continuity. The company plans an ambitious Phase 2 drill program targeting resource growth in the northern corridor.

Greatland Resources reported robust production in the September 2025 quarter, delivering nearly 81,000 ounces of gold and over 3,300 tonnes of copper, while boosting its cash reserves by $175 million.

QMines Limited has announced a fully underwritten $1.5 million Share Purchase Plan for existing shareholders, complementing a recent $7.5 million placement to fund exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project.

Hillgrove Resources has secured $28 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate copper production growth at its Kanmantoo mine, focusing on the Emily Star and Nugent projects.

QMines Limited has raised $7.5 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie, Mt Chalmers, and Develin Creek projects, positioning the company for growth in gold and base metals.

Caravel Minerals has released its first comprehensive Sustainability Report for fiscal 2025, detailing ambitious ESG initiatives and a clear roadmap toward net-zero emissions for its Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia.

Prospect Resources has reported significant new copper assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Kabikupa deposit, extending mineralisation beyond 1km and confirming zones closer to surface and at depth. These findings bolster the Mumbezhi Copper Project’s resource potential ahead of an updated estimate due in Q4 2025.