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An announcement from Vault Minerals Limited ( (AU:VAU) ) is now available.
Vault Minerals reported a strong December 2025 quarter, producing 76,520 ounces of gold and selling 77,798 ounces at an average realised price of A$4,582 per ounce and an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$3,160 per ounce, with year-to-date output of 168,607 ounces at an AISC of A$2,865 per ounce, leaving the company on track to meet its FY26 guidance of 332,000–360,000 ounces. Operationally, the Leonora, Mount Monger and Deflector hubs all contributed solidly, while Stage 1 of the King of the Hills processing expansion remains on schedule for commissioning at quarter-end and Stage 2 is slated for Q2 FY27, together targeting a roughly 50% increase in throughput to 7.5–8.0mtpa and an expected step change in free cash generation by FY28. The company advanced growth initiatives including near-mine drilling at Deflector, underground exploration at Leonora and upcoming drilling near the Sugar Zone, aimed at extending mine life and securing additional ore feed. Financially, Vault generated underlying free cash flow of $12 million despite heavy growth capex of $82 million, ended the quarter with $537 million in cash and bullion, significantly reduced its hedge book to become materially unhedged, and continued capital management via a share buy-back, positioning shareholders to benefit more directly from prevailing gold prices.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VAU) stock is a Buy with a A$6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vault Minerals Limited stock, see the AU:VAU Stock Forecast page.
More about Vault Minerals Limited
Vault Minerals Limited is an Australian gold producer listed on the ASX, operating a diversified portfolio of assets including the Leonora, Mount Monger and Deflector regions in Western Australia. The company is focused on growing high-margin gold production through processing plant expansions, mine-life extensions via near-mine and underground drilling, and optimising owner-operator mining, while maintaining strong financial flexibility and full exposure to the Australian dollar gold price.
Average Trading Volume: 4,738,663
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: A$6.17B
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