Kanmantoo Delivers Another Strong Month of Production
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10 June 2025
KANMANTOO DELIVERS ANOTHER STRONG MONTH OF PRODUCTION
Hillgrove has delivered another strong month of operational performance in May including production of
1,002 tonnes of copper
Notably, a number of records were achieved for the month, demonstrating consistent strengthening of
performance at the mine, including:
o Record total development of 703 metres, incorporating fast tracked Nugent development
o Record mining of 121,000 tonnes of ore
o Record copper recoveries of 95.7%
Record mining metrics provide confidence June will deliver 975 to 1,050 tonnes of copper
CY2025 production guidance of 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes remains on track
Commenting on the May production, Hillgrove CEO and Managing Director, Bob Fulker said:
“I am pleased to report another strong month of operations at the Kanmantoo mine, with copper production
of 1,002 tonnes in May, a significant increase on the 811 tonnes produced last month. More importantly, the
leading indicators for future production are also heading in the right direction, providing confidence for the
months ahead. These include:
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Increased development metres reducing congestion and enabling higher mining rates in the future,
Increased ore mining improving the utilisation of existing assets,
Increased copper recoveries enabling Hillgrove to maximise value of the processed tonnes.
The improved development means we now have over 450,000 tonnes of developed stocks which provide
us a greater level of certainty that the forecast production for the month of June will be in the range of 975
tonnes to 1,050 tonnes. Furthermore, underground development at Nugent, as part of fast tracking this
deposit into production, is tracking to plan and remains on track to deliver first ores in circa 6 months which
will have a positive impact to copper production.
Going forward, we will cease monthly reporting and continue quarterly reporting, in line with standard
practices.
May 2025 Monthly 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
May 2025
Month
April 2025
Month
m
kt
tonnes
703
121
1,030
574
100
802
kt
%
%
tonnes
124
0.85
95.7
1,002
106
0.81
94.8
811
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 Luke Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
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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beliefs, assumptions and expectations and on information currently available to management at the date of this presentation. Often, but not
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of future Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Such statements are only expectations or beliefs and are subject to inherent risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in
this announcement. Where Hillgrove expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is
expressed in good faith and on a reasonable basis. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Hillgrove that the matters
stated in this presentation will in fact be achieved or prove to be correct. Except as required by law, Hillgrove undertakes no obligation to
provide any additional or updated information or update any forward-looking statements whether on a result of new information, future events,
results or otherwise. Readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors,
many of which are beyond the control of Hillgrove, the directors, and management of Hillgrove. These factors include, but are not limited to
difficulties in forecasting expected production quantities, the potential that any of Hillgrove's projects may experience technical, geological,
metallurgical and mechanical problems, changes in market prices and other risks not anticipated by Hillgrove, changes in exchange rate
assumptions, changes in product pricing assumptions, major changes in mine plans and/or resources, changes in equipment life or capability,
emergence of previously underestimated technical challenges, increased costs, and demand for production inputs.
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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