Improved Operational Performance at Nova
Nova delivered safer, more stable operations with better production and lower costs; management highlighted strong cash generation from the asset as it approaches end-of-life (end of this year).
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength
Net cash from operating activities was AUD 28 million in H1 FY26 versus an AUD 7 million outflow in H1 FY25 (swing of AUD 35 million). Underlying free cash flow was AUD 29 million. Cash balance of AUD 299 million and AUD 300 million undrawn debt facility maintained.
Underlying EBITDA and Expense Discipline
Underlying EBITDA improved (management cited EBITDA up 15% to AUD 67 million in the period context) and exploration spend was reduced from AUD 30 million to AUD 15 million (a 50% reduction), demonstrating cost discipline.
TLEA / Winfield (Greenbushes) EBITDA Contribution
IGO reported Greenbushes EBITDA of AUD 464 million on a 100% basis (TLEA contribution), and IGO's share of underlying net loss from TLEA improved to AUD 1 million from AUD 20 million in FY25.
CGP3 Early Ramp-Up Indicators Positive
CGP3 experienced early commissioning setbacks in January but showed strong early February progress: management noted a 24-hour run of ~1,000 tonnes, ~60% average recoveries in an early period, and concentrate grades above 5.5–6% — characterized as encouraging early ramp-up signals.
Resource / Reserve Optimization Upside at Greenbushes
Optimization work delivered a tighter open-pit with a materially lower strip ratio and ~10% more metal at surface in the updated reserve/resource snapshot; a newly defined underground resource was disclosed, providing potential longer‑term optionality.
Improved Statutory Result Versus Prior Year
Statutory net loss after tax was AUD 34 million for the half versus a prior corresponding period statutory loss of AUD 782 million (prior year included large impairments), representing a materially improved statutory position.