An application has been made by Hillgrove Resources to redevelop the Kanmantoo copper mine, south-east of Adelaide.

The Adelaide hills mine has been derelict since the 1970s but has been extensively tested by Hillgrove over the past two years.

Tests indicate it has the capacity to produce 290,000 tonnes of copper and more than 200,000 ounces of gold.

Hillgrove Resources has lodged its mining lease proposal with the South Australian Government.

Public comment will be invited for six weeks.

Hillgrove has already agreed to deal with more than 100 recommendations from the local community. Read more