Latest Copper Mining News

Capstone Copper delivered a landmark Q3 2025 with record revenue, lowest-ever cash costs, and a strategic joint venture that derisks its Santo Domingo project. The company’s growth trajectory is bolstered by robust production gains and promising exploration results.

Hillgrove Resources has reported a substantial increase in its 2025 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimates at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with a 43% rise in reserve tonnes and a 33% increase in contained copper metal, significantly extending the mine's operational life.

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as its preferred EPCM firm and secured a $15 million loan to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study, marking significant progress toward a Final Investment Decision for the Caravel Copper Project.

Aeris Resources has announced a maiden open pit Probable Ore Reserve for its Constellation Project in New South Wales, underpinning a 5-to-7-year mine life and leveraging existing Tritton processing infrastructure.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Aeris Resources has agreed to sell its North Queensland copper assets to Dingo Minerals for up to $15.5 million, marking a strategic move to focus on core operations and strengthen its balance sheet.

EnviroCopper has landed a $3.5 million strategic investment to accelerate feasibility studies on its innovative ISR copper projects in South Australia, enhancing Alligator Energy’s stake and spotlighting environmentally responsible mining.

Sandfire Resources reported a robust start to FY26 with copper equivalent production exceeding forecasts by nearly 5%, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and key regulatory approvals advancing its growth projects.

Orion Resource Partners has agreed to acquire a quarter stake in Capstone Copper’s Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, injecting up to US$360 million contingent on project milestones and a positive investment decision.

Harmony Gold has completed its acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, transferring all shares and initiating the delisting process from major stock exchanges.

Austral Resources Australia has locked in $40 million through a discounted share placement, setting the stage for its ASX reinstatement and ambitious expansion in Queensland's copper belt.

American West Metals reports outstanding high-grade copper assay results from the Cyclone deposit at its Storm Project, Nunavut, signaling strong resource expansion potential and advancing mine development plans.