Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) produced a record 1,105 tonnes of copper in February, compared with 903 tonnes produced in January, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
This marked the highest monthly output since processing from underground material started a year ago, the filing stated. Copper recoveries rose to 94.2% from 93.9%.
The mining company said it remains on track to achieve its output guidance of 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes of copper in the current calendar year. This is expected to grow further in 2026 amid the development of the Nugent deposit.