March Physicals Highlight Continued Operational Improvements
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Announcement PDF
8 April 2025
CONTINUED OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT QUARTER ON QUARTER
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Hillgrove has delivered a record quarter copper production of 2,952 tonnes, which is up 12% on the
December 2024 quarter of 2,637 tonnes
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316k tonnes of ore was processed at a grade of 0.99% Cu and a 94.2% recovery
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Hillgrove remains on track to achieve CY2025 production guidance of 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes of
copper, and is expected to grow further into 2026 with the accelerated development of Nugent
Hillgrove Resources Ltd (the “Company” or “Hillgrove”) is pleased to announce its March 2025 quarter production
results where the Company has produced a record quarter of copper production of 2,952 tonnes, being the
highest quarterly production since processing from underground operations commenced in February 2024.
Commenting on the March 2025 monthly physicals, Hillgrove CEO and Managing Director, Bob Fulker said:
“It was pleasing to see the operation hit its stride and continue the upward momentum from 2024, with a
record quarter achieved for the key physical metrics. These records, leading to a record quarterly
production of 2,952 tonnes of copper, came at an opportune time with copper prices at elevated levels.
We have set ourselves up well for the rest of 2025, particularly with the development metres achieved in
March. I commend the whole team at site for an outstanding result.
Mining activity will lift significantly in the coming quarters, with contractors commencing in the Nugent
development later this month, which will see increased development metres and tonnes mined within the
next 12 months. In addition to this, with the oversubscribed SPP, we can commence a focussed
exploration programme beyond Kanmantoo.
In April, we expect to be mining through a low grade stoping zone. Despite this, the copper production for
the June quarter will be higher than the March quarter. The Company confirms that it remains on track for
its 2025 copper production guidance of 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes.
March 2025 Monthly and Quarterly Production
Kanmantoo Production
Metrics
Mining Summary
Total Development
Ore Mined
In Situ Copper Mined
Processing Summary
Ore Processed
Copper grade Processed
Copper Recoveries
Copper Produced
Units
March
2025
Mar Qtr
2025
Dec Qtr
2024
Q on Q Change
(%)
m
kt
tonnes
656
114
1,031
1,817
338
3,228
1,621
311
2,633
12%
9%
23%
kt
%
%
tonnes
101
0.99
94.5
944
316
0.99
94.2
2,952
329
0.86
93.5
2,637
(4%)
15%
1%
12%
Authorised for release by the Board of Hillgrove Resources Limited.
For more information contact:
Mr Bob Fulker
CEO & Managing Director
Tel: +61 (0)8 7070 1698
Mr Joe Sutanto
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Tel: +61 (0)8 7070 1698
Hillgrove Resources Limited ACN 004 297 116
Ground Floor, 5-7 King William Road, Unley SA 5061, Australia | T + 61 8 7070 1698 | E info@hillgroveresources.com.au
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