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Copper 360

Copper 360 is a mining company operating in South Africa's Northern Cape province. The company focuses on copper exploration and extraction activities in the region, which is known for its mineral resources. Copper 360's operations are situated in an area with established mining infrastructure and geological potential for copper deposits. The company is engaged in the development and exploitation of copper resources, contributing to South Africa's mining sector and the global copper supply chain. Copper is a critical industrial metal used extensively in electrical wiring, construction, electronics and renewable energy technologies. The Northern Cape hosts several significant mining operations across various commodities, and Copper 360 forms part of this regional mining landscape. As a focused copper producer, the company's fortunes are tied to global copper demand and pricing dynamics, which are influenced by infrastructure development, electrification trends and the energy transition. The company's activities in the Rietberg area reflect ongoing investment in South Africa's copper mining potential.

Copper 360 News


Neal Froneman
Froneman succeeds Rupert Smith as chairperson of Copper 360
6th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused Copper 360 has appointed Neal Froneman as chairperson, following the retirement of Rupert Smith, with effect from August 6. Smith resigned in order to reduce his professional... 


Image of copper ore
Rietberg mine and processing expansion project, South Africa – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground development has advanced beyond the halfway mark of the original 544 m development target. 


The Rietberg mine
Rietberg development passes the halfway mark
21st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Underground development at JSE-listed Copper 360's Rietberg mine, in the Northern Cape, has advanced beyond the halfway mark of the original 544 m development. Development rates have continued in... 


Ferdinand Nel steps down as Copper 360 CFO, director
11th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ferdinand Nel has resigned as CFO and executive director of South African copper producer Copper 360, with effect from June 8. The company assures shareholders that appropriate interim financial... 


Copper 360 appoints new director; Bouwer named lead independent director
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African copper miner Copper 360 has appointed Malande Tonjeni as an independent nonexecutive director with effect from June 3, while existing director Beverly Bouwer has been appointed lead... 


The Rietberg copper mine
Copper 360 reports improved underlying financial, operational performance
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused copper company Copper 360 says the financial year ended February 28 was a "significant" turning point for the company as its management focused on stabilising the balance... 


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On-The-Air (29/05/2026)
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about mining's economic edge, mineral rights and copper in the Northern Cape. 


Mining activity at Copper 360's operations
Copper 360 updates market on expected full-year financial results
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African copper company Copper 360 has published an updated trading statement for the financial year ended February 28, informing shareholders that it is likely to report a 54% to 58%... 


Rietberg copper mine in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Emerging South African copper miner highlights loss-narrowing performance
26th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Emerging South African mining company Copper 360, which operates in the Northern Cape’s Okiep copper district, on Tuesday, May 26 alerted its shareholders to its loss-narrowing financial... 


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On-The-Air (15/05/2026)
15th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


Image of Rietberg mine underground
Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A strategic operational restructuring focused on accelerating development of higher-grade in situ ore at Rietberg has been approved. 


The Rietberg mine
Copper 360 shifts focus to underground development at higher-grade Rietberg
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused copper company Copper 360's board has approved a strategic operational restructuring focused on accelerating the development of its higher-grade ore at the Rietberg mine and... 


Mining equipment in operation at Copper 360's Northern Cape operations
Copper 360's lead independent nonexec director steps down
14th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Anel van Niekerk has resigned as lead independent nonexecutive director of JSE-listed Copper 360, as well as chairperson of the company's audit committee, with effect from April 13. The Copper 360... 


Copper 360 confirms board changes
2nd March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Copper 360 has appointed Gordon Thompson and Seten Naidoo as executive directors with effect from March 2. The board says it has conducted a fit-and-proper assessment of both, and is... 


Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Copper 360 mourning the loss of mining master Jan Nelson
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024,... 


Copper
Briggs, Du Plessis take leave of absence as Copper 360 reorganises
9th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 has advised shareholders that, as part of an ongoing reorganisation post recapitalisation of the business, CEO Graham Briggs and commercial executive Stephan du Plessis have... 


The above image depicts Deloitte Africa technical mining advisory leader Stewart Nupen
Global demand for Africa’s base metals on the up
16th January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

In addition to their sizeable output, high-quality ore and increasing efforts towards bolstering local beneficiation, Africa’s key base metals projects are important sources in global supply... 


Shirley Hayes
Copper 360 appoints independent nonexecutive directors at AGM
16th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 has elected Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors, with effect from October 15, at its AGM held on the same date. The... 


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