Significant Production Increase
Gold production increased by more than 50% in the half-year; full‑year guidance set at 275,000+ ounces with production weighted to H2 and FY27 expected to grow almost 40%, driven by MTR and Tennant ramp-ups.
Record Financial Performance
Revenue rose 157% period‑on‑period to USD 487 million; adjusted EBITDA increased 323%; earnings increased 207% to USD 148 million; headline earnings rose 541% to USD 149 million.
Earnings Per Share and Cash Flow Strength
Headline earnings per share increased 512% to USD 0.0734; basic EPS rose 192% to USD 0.073; cash flows from operating activities before dividend, tax, royalties and net finance costs increased 588% to USD 260 million.
Material Debt Reduction and Net Debt Outlook
Net debt reduced by approximately 80% from USD 229 million to USD 46 million during the period; management expects to be net debt free by the end of the month; more than USD 180 million of debt reduction over the last year.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
Record FY25 dividend of USD 0.37/share (net payment USD 44 million) representing a 68% increase year‑on‑year; Board initiated an interim dividend (ZAR 0.12/share) and affirmed sector‑leading dividend policy.
Successful Project Delivery and Commissioning
Two transformational projects (MTR and Tennant/Nobles) commissioned ahead of schedule and within or below budget; MTR CIL/reactor expansion achieved expanded nameplate capacity; Nobles plant reached nameplate capacity and contributed ~16,000 oz in H1.
High‑Margin, Long‑Life Asset Base
Elikhulu producing at approximately USD 1,200/oz and generated USD 78 million EBITDA in H1; almost 90% of the portfolio produced at an AISC of ~USD 1,700/oz; many assets with extended lives (Evander, Barberton, Tennant opportunities) and large reserve/resource base (e.g., Poplar >6 million oz resource).
Clear Growth Pipeline
Near‑term growth projects highlighted: MTR Soweto cluster PFS (30,000–35,000 ozpa for ~$160m capex), Tennant scale‑up to ~100,000 ozpa in 3 years (through additional CIL tanks, crusher, flash float, Juno/Golden Forty/White Devil targets), Poplar pre‑feasibility targeting ~100,000 ozpa underground, and Warrego copper–gold potential (cited 16.5 Mt @ 1.3% Cu and 1.1 g/t Au / other resource figures).
ESG and Renewable Energy Progress
MTR won 'Best ESG project in Mining' award; company targeting >60% renewable energy over coming years, progressing water retreatment, concurrent rehabilitation and community upliftment initiatives.