Latest Copper Mining News

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.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising approximately A$80 million to fund key projects and reinforce its financial position.

Bougainville Copper Limited remains inactive in production but advances talks with international mining firms to revive the long-dormant Panguna Project, backed by the Autonomous Bougainville Government.

Hillgrove Resources has initiated production blasting at the Nugent deposit, accelerating its expansion plans for the Kanmantoo copper mine and aiming to increase mining throughput by early 2026.