ASX Release
Westgold is a leading, ASX200 Australian gold producer, with a clear purpose - to unearth enduring value for all our stakeholders.
Our vision is to become the leading Australian gold company, sustaining safe, responsible and profitable production.
Our operations comprise four mining hubs, with combined processing capacity of ~6Mtpa across the Murchison and Southern Goldfields, two of
Financial values are reported in A$ unless otherwise specified.
This announcement is authorized for release to the ASX by the Board.
Underlying Quarterly Cash Build Doubled to a Record
HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) increased to 9.32 / million hours worked
PRODUCTION
- 33% increase in gold produced quarter on quarter
- Reef mining recommenced at
Great Fingall Mine - Higher volume of HG oxide ore purchased from NMG
Gold sales of 115,200oz - at an average price of
Underlying cash build of
Westgold is 100% debt free and remains unhedged
CORPORATE
Ongoing portfolio optimisation to unlock shareholder value:
-
Mt Henry-Selene divested for
$64.6M -
Reedy's and Comet assets to demerge into a new ASX
‑
listed company,
Valiant Gold Limited
FY25 dividends paid and FY26 share buyback continues
FY26 Guidance Maintained
Westgold Managing Director and CEO
"In Q2, FY26 Westgold delivered record quarterly cash build of
Continued operational improvement from our assets continued and we had the opportunity to super charge our cash build by purchasing a higher volume of third-party ore. This third party ore delivered 22,317 ounces and monetising it further strengthened our balance sheet. These factors culminated in the Group closing the quarter with a treasury of
Costs this quarter, reflected deliberate choices made to maximise value.
Operational outputs continued to improve in the Murchison, whilst the Southern Goldfields were stable. The election to process higher volumes of softer, higher-grade oxide in the Murchison allowed us to significantly increase milling throughput at Meekatharra and accelerated cash generation, even though this third‑party ore carries a higher unit cost.
Looking ahead, our 3‑Year Outlook (3YO) clearly maps a pathway to structurally lower our cost base.
The ramp up of our Bluebird–South Junction mine at Meekatharra, Great Fingall at Cue and increasing outputs from Beta Hunt in Kambalda will underpin higher grade ore replacing the low‑grade stockpiles milled to maintain processing throughputs at our largest processing hubs. In parallel we are actively advancing a range of Westgold owned open pit targets to bring value forward in the 3YO.
As we enter the second half of FY26 our focus remains on more consistent operational delivery. Our key growth projects are advancing to plan and alongside a non-core divestment programme, the planned demerger and IPO of Valiant Gold during H2, FY26 can create additional ore supply for our Murchison processing hubs and unlock latent value for our shareholders.
Westgold's momentum continues to build. The business has scale, is debt free, unhedged and with a clear plan to reduce our cost structure, this team is committed to unlocking greater value from our portfolio."
Executive Summary
Cash Position as of
Westgold closed Q2, FY26 with cash, bullion and liquid investments of
Underlying cash build was
This result was driven by a substantial increase in Group gold production and an increase in realised gold price to
Notes for Q2 Cash, Bullion and Liquid Investment Movements
- Proceeds from Asset Sales of
$26M - relating to the Lakewood Sale and Alicanto deposit received in the quarter. - The FY25 dividend payment to shareholders (3cps) of
$28M was declared during Q1 FY26. - Stamp duty of
$76M paid for the Karora transaction. - Debt repayment of
$50M - resulting in Westgold being debt free. - Closing Q2, FY26 investments include 1.7B NMG shares - but exclude 19.8M shares in
Blackcat Syndicate Limited (ASX: BC8 - under escrow until 31/03/2026) and 31.8M shares in Kali Metals Limited (ASX:KM1 - under escrow until 8/01/2026). - Westgold remains unhedged and fully exposed to the spot gold price.
Group Production Highlights – Q2, FY26
Westgold is pleased to report a record quarterly Group gold production for Q2, FY26 of 111,418oz (Q1 FY26: 83,937oz). The Murchison produced 80,934oz (Q1 FY26: 53,140oz) and the Southern Goldfields produced 30,484oz (Q1 FY26: 30,797oz).
Q2, FY26 production was significantly higher than Q1 , FY26 driven by improving output in the Murchison, largely as a result of higher grades at Fortnum and higher grade and production sourced from Westgold's Ore Purchase Agreement (OPA) with New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) at Meekatharra.
All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) for Q2, FY26 was
The OPA added
The softer OPA ore also served to increase milling throughputs at our Meekatharra processing hub - lifting the run rates to over 2Mtpa. With short-term ventilation constraints at Cue restricting ore flow from Big Bell, the expanded capacity of the Meekatharra Hub was supplemented with additional low margin stockpile ore. While these factors elevated AISC for Q2, FY26 - they were deliberate, value-accretive choices that further strengthened the Group's cash flow.
Westgold's 3-Year Outlook outlines a clear pathway to structurally lower costs as lower-grade stockpile feed is progressively replaced with higher-grade sources across the portfolio. Westgold is also actively advancing organic opportunities to bring value forward in the 3YO and this includes a range of Westgold owned open pit targets.
Excluding gold production from ore purchased under the OPA, Group AISC was
For the first half of FY26, Westgold produced 195Koz of gold at an AISC of
Westgold maintains its production guidance for FY26 of 345 – 385koz.
Production from Westgold's assets was in line with expectations over the half and while the Company continues to expect progressive efficiency improvement across its portfolio in H2 FY26, Q3 FY26 will see increased planned maintenance at all four (4) processing hubs. Despite production from the OPA having outperformed in Q2 FY26, Westgold maintains a conservative outlook on OPA production for the remainder of the year.
Westgold maintains its cost guidance of
While Westgold maintains its margin, the OPA costs have dramatically increased in conjunction with the rising gold price, driving the ASIC inclusive of the OPA higher. Westgold's OPA margin will increase in Q3 FY26 in accordance with the OPA terms.
Across the gold industry, the rising gold price is also increasing the impact of royalty cost in AISC. Year to date this has added
The Company sold 115,200oz of gold for the quarter achieving a record price of
Total non-sustaining capital expenditure during Q2 FY26 of
Investment in exploration and resource development of
The net mine cash inflow for Q2 FY26 was
3-Year Outlook
Building on the FY26 guidance, Westgold released a detailed 3-Year Outlook (3YO) on
This organic growth plan is modelled on Westgold's existing portfolio of operating assets, 2025 Ore Reserves (56Mt at 1.93g/t for 3.5Moz of gold), and four processing hubs with a combined current processing capacity of approximately 6Mtpa.
Importantly, the 3YO excludes tangible opportunities which, if realised, represent further upside to the plan.
These opportunities are being actively advanced to bring value forward into the 3YO.
For more information, refer to "Westgold Provides 3-Year Outlook" lodged on the ASX on
Group Performance Metrics
Westgold's quarterly physical and financial outputs for Q2 FY26 are summarised below.
Table 1: Westgold Q2 FY26 Performance
|
Physical Summary |
Units |
Murchison |
Southern |
Group |
|
ROM - Ore Mined |
t |
706,987 |
481,127 |
1,188,114 |
|
Grade Mined |
g/t |
2.5 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
|
Ore Processed |
t |
1,084,704¹ |
444,722 |
1,529,426 |
|
Head Grade |
g/t |
2.5¹ |
2.3 |
2.4 |
|
Recovery |
% |
92 |
94 |
93 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
80,934¹ |
30,484 |
111,418 |
|
Gold Sold |
oz |
84,077 |
31,123 |
115,200 |
|
Achieved Gold Price |
A$/oz |
6,356 |
6,356 |
6,356 |
|
Cost Summary |
Units |
Murchison |
Southern Goldfields |
Group |
|
Mining |
A$'M |
203¹ |
60 |
263 |
|
Processing |
A$'M |
40¹ |
18 |
58 |
|
Admin |
A$'M |
8 |
9 |
17 |
|
Stockpile Movements |
A$'M |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
Royalties |
A$'M |
16 |
19 |
35 |
|
Sustaining Capital |
A$'M |
11 |
2 |
13 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$M |
280 |
110 |
390 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$/oz |
3,457 |
3,614 |
3,500 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$'M |
152 |
110 |
262 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$/oz |
2,597 |
3,614 |
2,945 |
|
Notional Cashflow Summary |
Units |
Murchison |
Southern Goldfields |
Group |
|
Notional Revenue (produced oz) |
A$'M |
515 |
194 |
709 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
280 |
110 |
390 |
|
Mine Operating Cashflow |
A$'M |
235 |
84 |
319 |
|
Growth Capital |
A$'M |
(29) |
(6) |
(35) |
|
Plant and Equipment |
A$'M |
(8) |
(5) |
(13) |
|
Exploration Spend |
A$'M |
(2) |
(4) |
(6) |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$'M |
196 |
69 |
265 |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$/oz |
2,421 |
2,247 |
2,373 |
|
1. Includes 181kt of OPA ore processed at 4.0g/t for 22,317oz. The OPA added |
Q2 FY26 Group Performance Overview
Westgold processed 1,529 kt (Q1 FY26: 1,355kt) of ore in total at an average grade of 2.4g/t Au (Q1 FY26: 2.1g/t Au), producing 111,418oz of gold (Q1 FY26: 83,937oz). Processing improvements were driven predominantly by the exceptional performance at the Meekatharra hub influenced by the higher percentages of soft oxide material in the blend and incremental improvements in throughput rates at other operations driven by systematic work to optimise productivity.
Group AISC in Q2 FY26 was
Westgold mined a total of 1,188kt at 2.4g/t Au (Q1 FY26: 1,225kt at 2.2g/t Au) declining slightly quarter on quarter as expected, driven by the completion of
MURCHISON
The Murchison hubs produced 80,934oz of gold (Q1 FY26: 53,140oz). Quarterly production increased significantly due to improved throughput and grade at the three Murchison processing hubs.
The Fortnum Hub contributed to the production improvement with strong production from higher grade stoping areas at the Starlight mine. The Meekatharra Hub also significantly improved, with Bluebird UG performing to plan and OPA oxide material outperforming. The blending of soft oxide ore from the OPA enabled the Meekatharra Hub to process at rates well above historical averages, unlocking capacity to purchase and process extra OPA ore, whilst also continuing to feed fresh UG ore from Bluebird UG and low grade stockpiles.
The Cue Hub also lifted quarter on quarter with fewer planned shutdowns in Q2 and grade increasing with the addition of Great Fingall main reef ore.
Total AISC of
AISC per ounce of
Total Non-Sustaining Capital Expenditure of
SOUTHERN GOLDFIELDS
The Southern Goldfields hub produced 30,484oz of gold in Q2 FY26 (Q1 FY26: 30,797oz).
Higginsville throughput was in line with expectations for the quarter with the small Two Boys underground outperforming on both grade and ounce production.
Beta Hunt also delivered steady mining outputs in line with expectations. With major ventilation and pumping infrastructure completed in Q1, mine development rates improved in Q2, positioning Beta Hunt to increase mining rates from Q3, FY26 onwards.
The total AISC in the Southern Goldfields increased quarter on quarter (Q2 FY26 AISC:
Total Non-Sustaining Capital Expenditure of
.Table 2: Q2 FY26 Group Mining Physicals
|
|
Ore Mined ('000 t) |
Mined Grade (g/t) |
Contained ounces (Oz) |
|
Murchison |
707 |
2.5 |
56,688 |
|
Bluebird |
171 |
2.5 |
13,827 |
|
Fender |
34 |
2.7 |
2,989 |
|
Big Bell |
280 |
1.8 |
16,379 |
|
Great Fingall |
10 |
2.4 |
749 |
|
Starlight |
212 |
3.3 |
22,744 |
|
Southern Goldfields |
481 |
2.3 |
35,219 |
|
Beta Hunt |
396 |
2.2 |
27,603 |
|
Two Boys |
36 |
4.3 |
5,029 |
|
Lake Cowan OP |
49 |
1.7 |
2,587 |
|
GROUP TOTAL |
1,188 |
2.4 |
91,907 |
Table 3: Q2 FY26 Group Processing Physicals
|
|
Ore Milled ('000 t) |
Head Grade (g/t) |
Recovery (%) |
Gold Production (Oz) |
|
Murchison |
1,085 |
2.5 |
92 |
80,934 |
|
Bluebird |
180 |
2.5 |
95 |
13,840 |
|
Fender |
3 |
2.2 |
88 |
182 |
|
|
181 |
4.0 |
96 |
22,317 |
|
|
151 |
1.0 |
89 |
4,391 |
|
Meekatharra Hub |
515 |
2.6 |
95 |
40,730 |
|
Big Bell |
271 |
1.8 |
86 |
13,775 |
|
Fender |
58 |
2.4 |
86 |
3,909 |
|
Great Fingall |
10 |
2.2 |
86 |
625 |
|
|
3 |
0.6 |
85 |
55 |
|
Cue Hub |
342 |
1.9 |
86 |
18,364 |
|
Starlight |
199 |
3.5 |
95 |
21,063 |
|
|
29 |
0.9 |
97 |
777 |
|
Fortnum Hub |
228 |
3.1 |
95 |
21,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Goldfields |
444 |
2.3 |
94 |
30,484 |
|
Beta Hunt |
365 |
2.2 |
94 |
24,192 |
|
Two Boys |
33 |
4.6 |
92 |
4,455 |
|
|
39 |
1.3 |
93 |
1,494 |
|
Open Pit & Low Grade |
7 |
1.6 |
92 |
343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROUP TOTAL |
1,529 |
2.4 |
93 |
111,418 |
Operations
Safety
Strategic Focus
Westgold is committed to enhancing our safety systems to keep our people safe. Our current focus addresses three key priorities: Fatality Prevention, Injury Reduction and Leadership. Continued investment in these areas will have integrated benefits to our operations while keeping our people's safety front of mind.
During the quarter, our Critical Risk Management (CRM) framework was reviewed and refreshed, with rollout on track to commence in H2 to ensure our frontline employees understand what they need to do to keep themselves and their workmates safe.
The refreshed CRM approach covers risk identification, ensuring controls are in place, and importantly, stopping working if and when the controls are not effective. This approach is empowering. It supports our people to make the right decisions with the right information, and promotes the integration of sustainable, effective controls across the business.
TRIFR
During the quarter, Westgold recorded a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of 9.32 injuries per million hours worked. This represents an increase compared to the previous quarter attributed primarily to a rise in restricted work injuries, with approximately half of these involving hand and finger incidents.
In response, targeted hand safety education was delivered in November, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to operational safety and risk management.
During the quarter, an audit of all injuries was undertaken for H1 FY26 as part of our enhanced governance process. The audit identified four injuries in Q1 FY26 that were reclassified as recordable injuries resulting in a restatement of Q1 FY26 TRIFR from 5.04 to 6.01 injuries per million hours worked.
As part of this review, we updated our Incident Reporting Procedure and Injury Classification Guidelines and strengthened monitoring and verification processes to enhance the accuracy and consistency of safety reporting. This uplift in data quality, combined with an increased focus on positive reporting and deeper analysis of injury mechanisms, will support more targeted and effective injury‑prevention programs for our workforce.
The Murchison
-
Fortnum Hub
In Q2, the Fortnum Hub processed 228kt at 3.1g/t with 95% recovery for 21,840oz (Q1 FY26: 223kt at 2.3g/t with 94% recovery for 15,487oz).
Fortnum performed exceptionally well with both mining and processing physicals exceeding expectation driven particularly by higher grades from the Nightfall area. -
Meekatharra Hub
In Q2 the Meekatharra Hub processed 515kt at 2.6g/t with 95% recovery for 40,730oz (Q1 FY26: 392kt at 2.0g/t with 93% recovery for 23,367oz).
Meekatharra's production continues to improve on the back of higher grades from the Bluebird-South Junction underground mine and the introduction of softer oxide feed from the CrownPrince open pit (OPA ore source). During the quarter, Westgold processed 181kt at 4.0g/t for 22,317oz from the OPA. Westgold agreed to purchase additional ore from CrownPrince above the OPA terms on account of the exceptional performance of the mill creating additional milling capacity.
Bluebird-South Junction continued to ramp up in line with expectation with mined production amounting to 171kt at 2.51 g/t for 13,827oz (Q1 FY26: 144kt at 3.2 g/t for 14,615oz). The updated design methodology and enhanced ground control regimes, announced last quarter, have continued to deliver strong results in effectively managing ground conditions. As a result, jumbo outputs remain robust, with each jumbo consistently achieving over 280 development metres per month for the quarter under the new designs. -
Cue Hub
In Q2 the Cue Hub processed 342kt at 1.9g/t with 86% recovery for 18,364oz (Q1 FY26: 291kt at 1.8g/t with 85% recovery for 14,286oz).
Big Bell and Fender mined a combined 314kt at 2.0g/t for 19,368oz (Q1 FY26: 327kt at 1.8g/t for 19,189oz).
Mining at Big Bell improved quarter on quarter, with load and haul performing well and more work areas becoming available in the upper cave. With the Fender strike length shortening at depth and forecast production reducing, the operation has been consolidated into Big Bell in order to efficiently manage costs and equipment utilisation.
During the quarter, Westgold commenced an upgrade to the Big Bell vent fans, which when completed in Q4 FY26 should enable further increases to mining outputs.
Mining of the first virgin stope at Great Fingall commenced during the quarter, delivering 10kt at 2.4g/t for 749oz. Ongoing development and the geometry of the upper virgin zones mean subsequent stopes will take time to access, and as a result, mining rates from these areas are not expected to materially contribute during FY26.
The Southern Goldfields
-
Higginsville Hub
The 1.6Mtpa Higginsville processing plant processed 389kt at 2.3g/t with a 94% recovery for 27,185oz (Q1 FY26: 404kt at 2.3g/t with 94% recovery for 28,043oz).
Beta Hunt achieved slightly improved mining rates quarter on quarter, mining 396kt at 2.2g/t for 27,603oz (Q1 FY26: 381kt at 2.3g/t for 27,642oz).
Key infrastructure upgrades were completed in Q1 at Beta Hunt, including the primary ventilation fans and installation of the new rising main. These enhancements are now enabling increased underground development, which is expected to open additional mining fronts and strengthen the mine's operational flexibility (see Figure 7). With these foundations in place, production is positioned to lift in Q3 as the upgraded infrastructure reaches full design capacity. Westgold continues to target mining rates of 2Mtpa from Beta Hunt by the end of FY26.
Toll milling of Beta Hunt ore at the Lakewood mill processed 55kt at 1.9g/t with 92% recovery for 3,298oz (Q1 FY26: 45kt at 2.1g/t with 92% recovery for 2,754oz).
During the quarter, Westgold progressed a strategic accommodation initiative through its proposed acquisition of the
Exploration
During the quarter, Westgold invested
Westgold continued resource definition drilling several open pits in the Murchison. In the Southern Goldfields, extensional exploration / resource definition drilling was focussed on routine work on all active mines. At Beta Hunt, definition of Fletcher continued, inclusive of initial testing of the Stage 2 area, and extensional drilling in the
In the Murchison, greenfields exploration drilling was focused on targets in the Jubilee-
Corporate
At the end of Q2 FY26, Westgold's total cash, bullion and investments totalled
Cash, Bullion and Investments
|
Description |
|
|
Variance
|
Variance
|
|
Cash |
357 |
521 |
164 |
46 |
|
Bullion |
61 |
49 |
(12) |
(20) |
|
Investments1 |
54 |
84 |
30 |
56 |
|
Cash, Bullion and Investments |
472 |
654 |
182 |
30 |
|
1. Investments exclude investment in Blackcat Syndicate (BC8) under escrow until |
Debt
Westgold has access to a debt facility of $100M under the Syndicated Facility Agreement with
Gold Hedging
Westgold is fully unhedged and completely leveraged to the gold price. It achieved an average gold price of
Higginsville Expansion Study (HXP)
The detailed Higginsville expansion study is nearing completion and is expected to be reviewed by the
Divestment of Non-core assets
During the quarter, Westgold executed a binding Asset Sale Agreement with Alicanto Minerals Limited (ASX: AQI) for the divestment of the Mt Henry–Selene Gold Project near Norseman,
With the transaction expected to close in
This transaction is consistent with Westgold's strategy to focus on its core operating assets and unlock value from non-core holdings, while retaining exposure to future upside through a strategic shareholding in Alicanto. Westgold continues to progress the planned divestment of its Peak Hill and Chalice gold assets.
Valiant Gold Demerger
Westgold announced the demerger of its non‑core Reedy's and Comet gold assets in the Murchison region into a new ASX‑listed company,
Valiant is expected to be a well‑funded, standalone gold company with a dedicated management team and a clear pathway to near‑term cash flow through an ore purchase agreement to be entered into with Westgold, providing access to Westgold's processing infrastructure at Cue and Meekatharra. Following completion of the demerger and IPO, Westgold is expected to retain a significant equity interest in Valiant, preserving exposure to exploration and development upside.
Share Capital
Westgold closed the quarter with the following capital structure:
|
Security Type |
Number on Issue |
|
Fully Paid Ordinary Shares |
944,753,663 |
|
Performance Rights (Rights) |
9,957,015 |
Capital Management
During quarter, Westgold paid
In
At the end of Q2 FY26, between blackout periods, 77,901 Westgold shares were purchased and subsequently cancelled as part of the on-market buy back, averaging
|
1 Refer to ASX announcement titled "Westgold to Spin-Out Non-Core Assets to Valiant", dated |
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Forward looking statements inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, and achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements. Relevant factors may include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange fluctuations and general economic conditions, increased costs and demand for production inputs, the speculative nature of exploration and project development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of Ore Reserves, political and social risks, changes to the regulatory framework within which the Company operates or may in the future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, recruitment and retention of personnel, industrial relations issues and litigation.
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Although the Company attempts, and has attempted, to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and many events are beyond the reasonable control of the Company. In addition, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward looking statements as a result of the factors outlined in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ or the ASX, including, in the Company's current annual report, half year report or most recent management discussion and analysis.
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Mineral Resources
The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is provided by Westgold technical employees and contractors under the supervision of the General Manager of Technical Services, Mr.
It is a requirement of the ASX Listing Rules that the reporting of Mineral Resources, Ore Reserve Estimates in
This report contains references to estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The estimation of Mineral Resources is inherently uncertain and involves subjective judgments about many relevant factors. Mineral Resources that are not Ore Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data, and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation, which may prove to be unreliable and depend, to a certain extent, upon the analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Mineral Resource estimates may require re-estimation based on, among other things: (i) fluctuations in the price of gold; (ii) results of drilling; (iii) results of metallurgical testing, process and other studies; (iv) changes to proposed mine plans; (v) the evaluation of mine plans subsequent to the date of any estimates; and (vi) the possible failure to receive required permits, approvals and licenses.
Appendix A – Key metrics by operating asset
|
|
|
Q2 FY25 |
Q3 FY25 |
Q4 FY25 |
Q1 FY26 |
Q2 FY26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore milled |
kt |
208 |
202 |
231 |
223 |
228 |
|
Milled grade |
g/t |
2.5 |
2.1 |
2.6 |
2.3 |
3.1 |
|
Recovery |
% |
94 |
93 |
93 |
94 |
95 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
15,517 |
12,506 |
18,149 |
15,487 |
21,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore milled |
kt |
219 |
240 |
377 |
392 |
515 |
|
Milled grade |
g/t |
2.4 |
2.0 |
1.7 |
2.0 |
2.6 |
|
Recovery |
% |
90 |
92 |
94 |
93 |
95 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
14,933 |
14,136 |
19,640 |
23,367 |
40,730 |
|
Tuckabianna Mill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore milled |
kt |
322 |
310 |
333 |
291 |
342 |
|
Milled grade |
g/t |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
|
Recovery |
% |
87 |
88 |
88 |
85 |
86 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
16,011 |
16,264 |
17,022 |
14,286 |
18,364 |
|
Southern Goldfields |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore milled |
kt |
593 |
545 |
467 |
449 |
444 |
|
Milled grade |
g/t |
2.0 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
|
Recovery |
% |
90 |
92 |
93 |
94 |
94 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
34,425 |
37,201 |
33,211 |
30,797 |
30,484 |
|
Starlight UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
168 |
147 |
197 |
202 |
212 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
2.7 |
2.6 |
2.9 |
2.5 |
3.3 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
14,374 |
12,495 |
18,457 |
16,436 |
22,744 |
|
Bluebird-South Junction UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
88 |
109 |
170 |
144 |
171 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
3.4 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
3.2 |
2.5 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
9,649 |
9,483 |
14,027 |
14,615 |
13,827 |
|
OPA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore Purchased |
kt |
- |
- |
- |
33 |
185 |
|
Ore grade |
g/t |
- |
- |
- |
3.3 |
4.0 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
- |
- |
- |
3,231 |
23,731 |
|
Big Bell UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
333 |
247 |
279 |
269 |
280 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
19,338 |
14,251 |
16,416 |
14,975 |
16,379 |
|
Great Fingall UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
- |
- |
32 |
15 |
10 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
- |
- |
1.44 |
1.3 |
2.4 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
- |
- |
1,498 |
597 |
749 |
|
Fender UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
76 |
79 |
90 |
58 |
34 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
2.3 |
2.4 |
1.9 |
2.3 |
2.7 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
5,531 |
6,048 |
5,551 |
4,214 |
2,989 |
|
Beta Hunt UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
407 |
363 |
383 |
381 |
396 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
2.3 |
2.8 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
29,555 |
32,498 |
28,533 |
27,642 |
27,603 |
|
Two Boys UG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
43 |
52 |
56 |
37 |
36 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
2.2 |
2.5 |
2.9 |
3.3 |
4.3 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
3,125 |
4,213 |
5,210 |
3,868 |
5,029 |
|
Lake Cowan OP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ore mined |
kt |
- |
- |
57 |
119 |
49 |
|
Mined grade |
g/t |
- |
- |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.7 |
|
Contained gold |
oz |
- |
- |
2,582 |
5,446 |
2,587 |
Appendix B – Group metrics
|
Physical Summary |
Units |
Q2 FY25 |
Q3 FY25 |
Q4 FY25 |
Q1 FY26 |
Q2 FY26 |
|
ROM - Ore Mined |
t |
1,115,123 |
996,641 |
1,264,056 |
1,225,331 |
1,188,114 |
|
Grade Mined |
g/t |
2.3 |
2.5 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
2.4 |
|
Ore Processed |
t |
1,342,005 |
1,296,656 |
1,408,120 |
1,355,192 |
1,529,426 |
|
Head Grade |
g/t |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.4 |
|
Recovery |
% |
91 |
91 |
92 |
92 |
93 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
80,886 |
80,107 |
88,022 |
83,937 |
111,418 |
|
Gold Sold |
oz |
86,879 |
78,398 |
71,500 |
94,913 |
115,200 |
|
Achieved Gold Price |
A$/oz |
4,066 |
4,630 |
5,174 |
5,296 |
6,356 |
|
Cost Summary |
||||||
|
Mining |
A$'M |
124 |
120 |
152 |
156 |
263 |
|
Processing |
A$'M |
56 |
57 |
54 |
58 |
58 |
|
Admin |
A$'M |
16 |
15 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
|
Stockpile Movements |
A$'M |
(3) |
5 |
(7) |
(23) |
4 |
|
Royalties |
A$'M |
17 |
16 |
12 |
20 |
35 |
|
Sustaining Capital |
A$'M |
10 |
14 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
219 |
227 |
237 |
240 |
390 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$/oz |
2,703 |
2,829 |
2,688 |
2,861 |
3,500 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$'M |
219 |
227 |
237 |
227 |
262 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$/oz |
2,703 |
2,829 |
2,688 |
2,792 |
2,945 |
|
Notional Cashflow Summary |
||||||
|
Notional Revenue (produced oz) |
A$'M |
329 |
371 |
456 |
445 |
709 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
219 |
227 |
237 |
240 |
390 |
|
Mine Operating Cashflow |
A$'M |
110 |
144 |
219 |
205 |
319 |
|
Growth Capital |
A$'M |
(29) |
(31) |
(27) |
(39) |
(35) |
|
Plant and Equipment |
A$'M |
(27) |
(15) |
(12) |
(21) |
(13) |
|
Exploration Spend |
A$'M |
(9) |
(11) |
(9) |
(12) |
(6) |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$'M |
45 |
87 |
171 |
133 |
265 |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$/oz |
554 |
1,094 |
1,937 |
1,583 |
2,373 |
Murchison
|
Physical Summary |
Units |
Q2 FY25 |
Q3 FY25 |
Q4 FY25 |
Q1 FY26 |
Q2 FY26 |
|
ROM - Ore Mined |
t |
664,568 |
582,184 |
767,751 |
687,951 |
706,987 |
|
Grade Mined |
g/t |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.5 |
|
Ore Processed |
t |
749,182 |
751,207 |
940,810 |
906,500 |
1,084,704 |
|
Head Grade |
g/t |
2.1 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.5 |
|
Recovery |
% |
90 |
90 |
91 |
91 |
92 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
46,461 |
42,906 |
54,811 |
53,140 |
80,934 |
|
Gold Sold |
oz |
50,263 |
43,824 |
42,879 |
59,947 |
84,077 |
|
Achieved Gold Price |
A$/oz |
4,066 |
4,630 |
5,174 |
5,296 |
6,356 |
|
Cost Summary |
||||||
|
Mining |
A$'M |
72 |
72 |
84 |
98 |
203 |
|
Processing |
A$'M |
32 |
33 |
34 |
41 |
40 |
|
Admin |
A$'M |
9 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
|
Stockpile Movements |
A$'M |
(6) |
4 |
(6) |
(1) |
2 |
|
Royalties |
A$'M |
5 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
16 |
|
Sustaining Capital |
A$'M |
7 |
11 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
119 |
136 |
138 |
163 |
280 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$/oz |
2,556 |
3,160 |
2,503 |
3,061 |
3,457 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$'M |
119 |
136 |
138 |
150 |
152 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs – Excluding OPA |
A$/oz |
2,556 |
3,160 |
2,503 |
2,960 |
2,597 |
|
Notional Cashflow Summary |
||||||
|
Notional Revenue (produced oz) |
A$'M |
189 |
199 |
284 |
282 |
515 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
119 |
136 |
138 |
163 |
280 |
|
Mine Operating Cashflow |
A$'M |
70 |
63 |
146 |
119 |
235 |
|
Growth Capital |
A$'M |
(26) |
(28) |
(25) |
(30) |
(29) |
|
Plant and Equipment |
A$'M |
(15) |
(9) |
(6) |
(8) |
(8) |
|
Exploration Spend |
A$'M |
(5) |
(5) |
(3) |
(7) |
(2) |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$'M |
24 |
21 |
112 |
74 |
196 |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$/oz |
509 |
508 |
2,045 |
1,392 |
2,421 |
Southern Goldfields
|
Physical Summary |
Units |
Q2 FY25 |
Q3 FY25 |
Q4 FY25 |
Q1 FY26 |
Q2 FY26 |
|
ROM - Ore Mined |
t |
450,555 |
414,457 |
496,305 |
537,380 |
481,127 |
|
Grade Mined |
g/t |
2.3 |
2.8 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
2.4 |
|
Ore Processed |
t |
592,823 |
545,449 |
467,310 |
448,692 |
444,722 |
|
Head Grade |
g/t |
2.0 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
|
Recovery |
% |
92 |
93 |
93 |
94 |
94 |
|
Gold Produced |
oz |
34,425 |
37,201 |
33,211 |
30,797 |
30,484 |
|
Gold Sold |
oz |
36,616 |
34,574 |
28,621 |
34,966 |
31,123 |
|
Achieved Gold Price |
A$/oz |
4,066 |
4,630 |
5,174 |
5,296 |
6,356 |
|
Cost Summary |
||||||
|
Mining |
A$'M |
52 |
48 |
68 |
58 |
60 |
|
Processing |
A$'M |
24 |
24 |
20 |
17 |
18 |
|
Admin |
A$'M |
7 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
|
Stockpile Movements |
A$'M |
3 |
1 |
(1) |
(22) |
2 |
|
Royalties |
A$'M |
12 |
10 |
5 |
13 |
19 |
|
Sustaining Capital |
A$'M |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
100 |
91 |
99 |
77 |
110 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$/oz |
2,903 |
2,446 |
2,992 |
2,516 |
3,614 |
|
Notional Cashflow Summary |
||||||
|
Notional Revenue (produced oz) |
A$'M |
140 |
172 |
172 |
163 |
194 |
|
All-in Sustaining Costs |
A$'M |
100 |
91 |
99 |
77 |
110 |
|
Mine Operating Cashflow |
A$'M |
40 |
81 |
73 |
86 |
84 |
|
Growth Capital |
A$'M |
(3) |
(3) |
(2) |
(9) |
(6) |
|
Plant and Equipment |
A$'M |
(12) |
(6) |
(6) |
(13) |
(5) |
|
Exploration Spend |
A$'M |
(4) |
(6) |
(6) |
(5) |
(4) |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$'M |
21 |
66 |
59 |
59 |
69 |
|
Net Mine Cashflow |
A$/oz |
605 |
1,758 |
1,759 |
1,919 |
2,247 |
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