Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) said its Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia achieved a run rate of 1.8 million tonnes per annum in June, in line with the company's guidance, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.
The company will provide financial and operating results in a quarterly report scheduled for release later this month.
Hillgrove also said a final investment decision for stage two of the Emily Star deposit at Kanmantoo is now expected in the September quarter, earlier than previously anticipated.
The company's shares gained 2% in recent Thursday trade.