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Hillgrove Resources Limited (ASX:HGO)

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Current share price for HGO : $0.059 0.017 (40.48%)+
Announcement
Release
21 May 2026 8:45AM
Price at Release
$0.042
Full Release
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Summary
Hillgrove Resources Limited and Havilah Resources Limited have entered into a partnership for the Mutooroo Copper Project in South Australia. Hillgrove has the right to earn an 80% interest in the project through a Farm-In Agreement and a Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) involving the processing of Mutooroo ore at Hillgrove's Kanmantoo facility. The agreement outlines a staged approach to mitigate risks, fully funded by Hillgrove's cash flow, with expenditures divided into phases focused on logistics and metallurgical testing. The partnership aims to leverage existing infrastructure to minimize capital intensity and execution risks, potentially increasing Hillgrove's copper production. The agreement includes a $5 million consideration in Hillgrove shares, with further investments contingent upon regulatory approvals and successful completion of the PFS.
Key Points
  • Hillgrove gains right to earn 80% interest in Mutooroo Copper Project.
  • Partnership with Havilah Resources Limited through a Farm-In Agreement.
  • Processing of Mutooroo ore planned at Kanmantoo facility.
  • Staged approach funded by Hillgrove's cash flow to mitigate risks.
  • Initial $5 million consideration in Hillgrove shares.
  • Potential increase in Hillgrove's copper production beyond 20kt annually.
  • Final investment decision contingent on PFS success and regulatory approvals.
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