Record Revenue and Profit
Revenue of $1.2 billion (effectively doubled YoY, +100%) drove record underlying results: underlying EBITDA $612 million (up from $224 million, +173%), underlying net profit before tax $447 million (up from $89 million, ~+402%), and underlying net profit after tax $314 million (up from $57 million, ~+451%).
Very Strong Cash Generation and Treasury Build
Underlying treasury build of $550 million for H1 FY26 vs $100 million in the prior corresponding period (≈+450%). Net cash flows from operations of $532 million. Closing treasury balance $654 million vs $152 million in H1 FY25 (≈+330%).
Production and Unit Cost Performance
Group production for the half of 195,000 ounces (170,000 ounces from mined ore + 25,000 ounces from purchased ore). All-in sustaining cost (AISC): mined ore $2,871/oz; purchased ore $5,644/oz; combined group AISC $3,225/oz. Core business generated $517 million in net cash flow.
Balance Sheet Strength and Debt Elimination
Company finished the period debt-free after $50 million of debt repayment during the half, providing flexibility and optionality to pursue growth and returns.
Portfolio Simplification and Realized Value from Noncore Assets
Sale of Mt Henry-Selene agreed for total consideration of up to $110 million (immediate $15 million cash + $65 million in Alicanto shares + up to $30 million deferred). Sale of other noncore assets progressed (Peak Hill, Chalice); demerger IPO (Valiant Gold) planned with Westgold to retain ~44–48%.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Management
Declared $0.03/share final dividend for FY25, upgraded dividend policy for FY26, launched a 5% on-market share buyback program and paid $28 million in FY25 dividends during the half.
Clear 3-Year Outlook and Operational Upside
Three-year plan: grow production from 326,000 oz (FY25) to ~470,000 oz by FY28 and reduce AISC toward ~ $2,500/oz. Material upside opportunities identified (Bluebird South Junction, Higginsville mill expansion, operational improvements) with some upside potentially earlier than base case.