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Kantra Copper (previously known as Hillgrove Resources) is a South Australian copper producer based in the Adelaide Hills.

Mining since 2005, we completed open pit operations at Kanmantoo in 2020 and in 2024 transitioned to underground copper production.

27/10/2026

Outstanding Results for Kanmantoo Copper at SAMERC 2026!

What an incredible three days for the Kanmantoo Copper Emergency Response Team at the 2026 South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC). Competing against 11 other teams from across Australia and New Zealand, our ERT demonstrated exceptional teamwork, technical skills and dedication, achieving fantastic results across the competition.

🥇 1st Place – Theory
🥇 1st Place – Firefighting

These achievements are a testament to the hard work, training and commitment of our emergency response personnel, who dedicate their time to developing the skills needed to respond effectively when it matters most.
Throughout the competition, our team was challenged across a range of emergency response disciplines, testing their technical knowledge, decision-making, communication and ability to perform under pressure.
While we're incredibly proud of our two event wins, the greatest value comes from the experience gained, lessons learned and opportunities to further strengthen our emergency response capabilities back on site.

A huge congratulations to every member of our ERT! Your professionalism, teamwork and commitment to safety are something the entire Kanmantoo Copper team can be proud of.
Another special thanks to the SAMERC organisers, volunteers, sponsors and fellow competing teams for delivering another fantastic event.

16/10/2026

Kantra is excited to announce it is developing a new Kanmantoo surface portal which will give us additional access to the underground orebody.

Blasting of this portal will take place on Saturday 17th October and continue over the coming weeks during daylight hours.

Extensive design and risk assessments have been completed and all blast exclusions are contained within the mine site and will not affect the general public.

Unfortunately due to the location of the Portal the blast will not be visible from any locations within or outside the mine site.

30/08/2026

Kantra Copper recently joined the AusIMM Adelaide Student Chapter for its Students Meet Industry night at Mylk Bar.

Viv Naidu, Sustainability Superintendent, and Caitlin Rowett, Group Technical Manager and Chief Geologist, enjoyed meeting geology, mining and chemical engineering students and talking about careers, vacation work and graduate opportunities at Kanmantoo.

It was also our first SMI event under the Kantra Copper name.

30/08/2026

Supporting local jobs in the Adelaide Hills

Kantra Copper was pleased to join local employers, employment services, apprenticeship providers and government representatives for a Local Jobs Panel at LOT.100 in the Adelaide Hills.

Our HR Superintendent Annabelle Edkins joined the employer panel to talk about employment at Kanmantoo, developing and retaining local people, and the opportunities available for people to build a career in mining while continuing to live locally.

It was a great opportunity to meet the people and organisations working directly with local jobseekers and to continue building connections as we look towards future recruitment, training and apprenticeship opportunities.

Thanks to Leanne Hill from Workforce Australia for facilitating the discussion, and Mount Barker District Council for bringing everyone together.

26/08/2026

Kantra was pleased to host Lawrence Ben, Assistant Minister for Copper, Steel, Critical Metals and Minerals, at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine.

It was a great opportunity to showcase Kanmantoo’s existing processing infrastructure and strong metallurgical performance, while discussing the potential for future Mutooroo ore to utilise available mill capacity.

We also headed underground to highlight the continued growth of the operation, which has supported mining rates of 1.8 million tonnes per annum, and the opportunities to grow further from here.

Lawrence Ben MP

17/08/2026

An exciting new chapter for Hillgrove Resources.

Following shareholder approval at the General Meeting held on 17 August 2026, Hillgrove Resources Limited will become Kantra Copper Limited.

The new name reflects who we are today, a South Australian copper producer with strong foundations at Kanmantoo and exciting opportunities ahead.

Kantra brings together “Kan” from Kanmantoo*and “tra”, inspired by *terra*, meaning earth, recognising our heritage while looking confidently to the future.

While our name is changing, our commitment to our people, our communities and safely producing copper in South Australia remains the same.

We look forward to sharing more as we transition to Kantra Copper.

Read the full announcement here:
https://investors.hillgroveresources.com.au/announcements/7686634

17/08/2026

Looking forward to the next meeting of the the KCCCC!

This meeting will be held at the Kanmantoo Hall.

All community members are warmly invited to attend.

16/07/2026

Looking forward to the KCCCC Meeting for July on the 23rd!

Come along to the Kanmantoo Hall to hear about the KCCCC's current projects, the Kanmantoo Copper Mine's operations, environmental compliance updates and much more. Doors open 6:30pm

13/07/2026

Hillgrove Resources was proud to attend the 2026 NAIDOC SA Gala Ball, celebrating this year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly."

Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Kaurna Yerta, the Gala Ball brought people together to recognise the strength, achievements and enduring legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while celebrating culture, connection and community.

Our CEO, Bob Fulker, was joined by members of the Hillgrove team from across the business, representing operations, maintenance and corporate services. It was a fantastic evening and a privilege to be part of such an important celebration.

A big thank you to the organisers for hosting such a memorable event. We're proud to have shared in the celebrations and to continue supporting opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate together.

30/06/2026

Our team at Kanmantoo Copper Mine has been putting in the hard work for the 2026 Push-Up Challenge - all part of our mental health awareness month!

🔢 61,863 push-ups banked 💰 $2,620 raised, smashing our $1,000 target by 162%!

Every push-up counts in raising awareness and funds for mental health. We're incredibly proud of every single person who got down and did the work. This challenge is about more than fitness - it's about showing up for each other, bringing people together, and strengthening our mental fitness through movement.

A massive thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on. Together, we're making a real difference.

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/

Address

440 Mine Road
Kanmantoo, SA
5252

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://kantra.com/

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