Strong Quarterly Financial Results
Unaudited group sales revenue of $344 million and underlying EBITDA of $167 million for the December quarter, implying an EBITDA margin just under 50% (~48.6%).
Improved Balance Sheet and Rapid Degearing
Net cash of $13 million at 31 December (unaudited) and net debt reduced by $301 million over the past 12 months, achieving the company's targeted balance sheet position.
Solid First-Half Production with Second-Half Upside
Group copper-equivalent production of 72,100 tonnes in H1 (~46% of the 157,000 t annual midpoint). MATSA delivered 46,400 t in H1 (~48% of its annual midpoint). Management expects volumes to be incrementally weighted to the second half and forecasts Motheo production of 61,000 t copper equivalent for FY'26.
Cost Discipline and Unit Costs Aligned to Guidance
Underlying operating costs remain aligned with annual guidance at $87 per tonne of ore processed at MATSA and $43 per tonne at Motheo. Management noted a significant benefit flowing to C1 costs from a sharp increase in byproduct prices.
Safety Performance Improved
Group Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) improved to 1.3 from 1.4 at end of September, a ~7.1% reduction, reflecting progress on safety metrics.
Strategic M&A and Project Development Progress
Signed a binding term sheet with Havilah Resources to earn an 80% interest in the Kalkaroo copper-gold project and establish a strategic exploration alliance; structured staged payments (AUD 31.5 million on completion plus an initial AUD 15 million exploration payment). Black Butte (Johnny Lee) prefeasibility study delivered a post-tax NPV of circa $100 million at a conservative copper price (~$4.70/lb referenced), is fully permitted, and Lowry satellite has potential for low-capital life extension.
Exploration Investment and Near-Term Programs
Invested $5 million in regional and $5 million in near-mine/extension exploration across the Iberian Pyrite and Kalahari Copper Belts. Motheo regional drilling restarted in December 2025 and A1/Olivo drilling programmes show encouraging results with a reserve-targeting pathway for later in the year.
Operational Remediation Completed at Motheo SAG Mill
Premature wear issue with an OEM-cast SAG mill component was identified and addressed: affected grades replaced and full mill relines completed during a planned shutdown, with management stating the casting/foundry issue is resolved and expecting improved mill performance into H2.